used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its name has been well chosen, for the Lesser Slave River is a clear stream, and shows a kindly portrait to all who look therein.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Its name has been well chosen, for the Lesser Slave River is a clear stream, and shows a kindly portrait to all who look therein.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A telegraph office, an official residence, a stable, and storage sheds are the only buildings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
Athabasca
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From this reading Mirror Landing, where we leave the boat to make the portage to Soto Landing, is on the Lesser Slave River, at its confluence with the Athabasca.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Its name has been well chosen, for the Lesser Slave River is a clear stream, and shows a kindly portrait to all who look therein.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Mirror Landing, where we leave the boat to make the portage to Soto Landing, is on the Lesser Slave River, at its confluence with the Athabasca.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A telegraph office, an official residence, a stable, and storage sheds are the only buildings.
bulldogsnounUS /ˈbʊldɔːɡz/
plural of “bulldog” — a sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jaw; developed originally in England for bull baiting
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
caribounounUS /ˈkerɪbuː/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Its name has been well chosen, for the Lesser Slave River is a clear stream, and shows a kindly portrait to all who look therein.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Its name has been well chosen, for the Lesser Slave River is a clear stream, and shows a kindly portrait to all who look therein.
confluencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfluːəns/
a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)
From this reading Mirror Landing, where we leave the boat to make the portage to Soto Landing, is on the Lesser Slave River, at its confluence with the Athabasca.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
du
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From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
eatin
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From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
Flynn
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From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its name has been well chosen, for the Lesser Slave River is a clear stream, and shows a kindly portrait to all who look therein.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
Good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Good-bye--Good-luck to you!"
Good-luck
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From this reading Good-bye--Good-luck to you!"
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its name has been well chosen, for the Lesser Slave River is a clear stream, and shows a kindly portrait to all who look therein.
Herschel'snounUS /ˈhɜːrʃəlz/
possessive form of “herschel” — English astronomer (son of William Herschel) who extended the catalogue of stars to the southern hemisphere and did pioneering work in photography (1792-1871)
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mirror Landing, where we leave the boat to make the portage to Soto Landing, is on the Lesser Slave River, at its confluence with the Athabasca.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mirror Landing, where we leave the boat to make the portage to Soto Landing, is on the Lesser Slave River, at its confluence with the Athabasca.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Its name has been well chosen, for the Lesser Slave River is a clear stream, and shows a kindly portrait to all who look therein.
LacnounUS /læk/
resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
LandingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Mirror Landing, where we leave the boat to make the portage to Soto Landing, is on the Lesser Slave River, at its confluence with the Athabasca.
go away from a place
From this reading Mirror Landing, where we leave the boat to make the portage to Soto Landing, is on the Lesser Slave River, at its confluence with the Athabasca.
LesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Its name has been well chosen, for the Lesser Slave River is a clear stream, and shows a kindly portrait to all who look therein.
engage in
From this reading Mirror Landing, where we leave the boat to make the portage to Soto Landing, is on the Lesser Slave River, at its confluence with the Athabasca.
MirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Mirror Landing, where we leave the boat to make the portage to Soto Landing, is on the Lesser Slave River, at its confluence with the Athabasca.
moosenounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Its name has been well chosen, for the Lesser Slave River is a clear stream, and shows a kindly portrait to all who look therein.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A telegraph office, an official residence, a stable, and storage sheds are the only buildings.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading A telegraph office, an official residence, a stable, and storage sheds are the only buildings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mirror Landing, where we leave the boat to make the portage to Soto Landing, is on the Lesser Slave River, at its confluence with the Athabasca.
and nothing more
From this reading A telegraph office, an official residence, a stable, and storage sheds are the only buildings.
the act of departing politely
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
portagenounUS /ˈpɔːrtədʒ/
the cost of carrying or transporting
From this reading Mirror Landing, where we leave the boat to make the portage to Soto Landing, is on the Lesser Slave River, at its confluence with the Athabasca.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Its name has been well chosen, for the Lesser Slave River is a clear stream, and shows a kindly portrait to all who look therein.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading A telegraph office, an official residence, a stable, and storage sheds are the only buildings.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Mirror Landing, where we leave the boat to make the portage to Soto Landing, is on the Lesser Slave River, at its confluence with the Athabasca.
RIVERSnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading A telegraph office, an official residence, a stable, and storage sheds are the only buildings.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Its name has been well chosen, for the Lesser Slave River is a clear stream, and shows a kindly portrait to all who look therein.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
Soto
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From this reading Mirror Landing, where we leave the boat to make the portage to Soto Landing, is on the Lesser Slave River, at its confluence with the Athabasca.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading A telegraph office, an official residence, a stable, and storage sheds are the only buildings.
storagenounUS /ˈstɔːrədʒ/
the act of storing something
From this reading A telegraph office, an official residence, a stable, and storage sheds are the only buildings.
plural of “story” — 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 AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Its name has been well chosen, for the Lesser Slave River is a clear stream, and shows a kindly portrait to all who look therein.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading A telegraph office, an official residence, a stable, and storage sheds are the only buildings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading Its name has been well chosen, for the Lesser Slave River is a clear stream, and shows a kindly portrait to all who look therein.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Mirror Landing, where we leave the boat to make the portage to Soto Landing, is on the Lesser Slave River, at its confluence with the Athabasca.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Its name has been well chosen, for the Lesser Slave River is a clear stream, and shows a kindly portrait to all who look therein.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mirror Landing, where we leave the boat to make the portage to Soto Landing, is on the Lesser Slave River, at its confluence with the Athabasca.
which person or people
From this reading Its name has been well chosen, for the Lesser Slave River is a clear stream, and shows a kindly portrait to all who look therein.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mirror Landing, where we leave the boat to make the portage to Soto Landing, is on the Lesser Slave River, at its confluence with the Athabasca.
yarnsnounUS /jɑːrnz/
plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE RIVERS "Think o' the stories round the camp, the yarns along the track O' Lesser Slave an' Herschel's Isle an' Flynn at Fond du Lac; Of fur and gun, an' ranch, an' run, an' moose an' caribou, An' bulldogs eatin' us to death!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Good-bye--Good-luck to you!"
