Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

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

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

the right to enter

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

every second one of a series

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

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

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

take into custody

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Newfoundland, as you can see on the map, has been cut into and carved by the forces of nature until it has a most fantastic outline.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Newfoundland, as you can see on the map, has been cut into and carved by the forces of nature until it has a most fantastic outline.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading Newfoundland, as you can see on the map, has been cut into and carved by the forces of nature until it has a most fantastic outline.

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

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Newfoundland, as you can see on the map, has been cut into and carved by the forces of nature until it has a most fantastic outline.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

command with authority

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

plural of “discoverer” — someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

divisible by two

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

ludicrously odd

From this reading Newfoundland, as you can see on the map, has been cut into and carved by the forces of nature until it has a most fantastic outline.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Newfoundland, as you can see on the map, has been cut into and carved by the forces of nature until it has a most fantastic outline.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

plural of “gulf” — an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Newfoundland, as you can see on the map, has been cut into and carved by the forces of nature until it has a most fantastic outline.

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

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

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Newfoundland, as you can see on the map, has been cut into and carved by the forces of nature until it has a most fantastic outline.

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

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

a small island

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

plural of “islet” — a small island

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

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 Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Newfoundland, as you can see on the map, has been cut into and carved by the forces of nature until it has a most fantastic outline.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Newfoundland, as you can see on the map, has been cut into and carved by the forces of nature until it has a most fantastic outline.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Newfoundland, as you can see on the map, has been cut into and carved by the forces of nature until it has a most fantastic outline.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

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

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

past form of “resort” — have recourse to

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

express in words

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Newfoundland, as you can see on the map, has been cut into and carved by the forces of nature until it has a most fantastic outline.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

to, toward, or in the southeast

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

make square

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

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From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

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

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

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

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

up to a particular time

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

precisely as stated

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

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

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It seems to bar the way of the direct sea access by the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the very heart of North America; and, until the Straits of Belle Isle and of Cabot were discovered, did certainly arrest the voyages of the earliest pioneers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

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

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

which person or people

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Long peninsulas of hills alternate with deep, narrow gulfs, and about the south-east and east coasts there are innumerable islets, most of which in the days of the early discoverers were the haunt of millions of sea birds who resorted there for breeding purposes.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The most prominent feature on the east, and that which was nearest to Europe, was the large island of NEWFOUNDLAND, 42,000 square miles in extent, that is to say, nearly as large as England without Wales.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The Geographical Conditions of the Canadian Dominion Before we continue to follow the adventures of the pioneers of British North America, I think--even if it seems wearisome and discursive--my readers would better understand this story if I placed before them a general description of what is now the Dominion of Canada, more particularly as it was seen and discovered by the earliest European explorers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Newfoundland, as you can see on the map, has been cut into and carved by the forces of nature until it has a most fantastic outline.