adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Farewell to Kate—Departure of the brigade—Charley becomes a voyageur.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
balesnounUS /beɪlz/
plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Farewell to Kate—Departure of the brigade—Charley becomes a voyageur.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
boatsnounUS /boʊts/
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading Farewell to Kate—Departure of the brigade—Charley becomes a voyageur.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
Charley
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From this reading Farewell to Kate—Departure of the brigade—Charley becomes a voyageur.
cleanestadjectiveUS /ˈkliːnəst/
superlative of “clean” — free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
DeparturenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Farewell to Kate—Departure of the brigade—Charley becomes a voyageur.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
FarewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Farewell to Kate—Departure of the brigade—Charley becomes a voyageur.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
FortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
Garry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Farewell to Kate—Departure of the brigade—Charley becomes a voyageur.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
newestadjectiveUS /ˈnuːəst/
superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
northnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Farewell to Kate—Departure of the brigade—Charley becomes a voyageur.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
overhauledverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːld/
past form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
river'snounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Farewell to Kate—Departure of the brigade—Charley becomes a voyageur.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
tillernounUS /ˈtɪlər/
a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Farewell to Kate—Departure of the brigade—Charley becomes a voyageur.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The large boats for the north, six in number, lay moored to the river’s bank, laden with bales of furs, and ready to start on their long voyage.
voyageur
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From this reading Farewell to Kate—Departure of the brigade—Charley becomes a voyageur.
voyageurs
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From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the following day at noon, the spot on which the late combat had taken place became the theatre of a stirring and animated scene.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fort Garry, and the space between it and the river, swarmed with voyageurs, dressed in their cleanest, newest, and most brilliant costume.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young men, who had never been on the road before, stood with animated looks watching the operations of the guides as they passed critical examination upon their boats, overhauled the oars to see that they were in good condition, or with crooked knives (a species of instrument in the use of which voyageurs and natives are very expert) polished off the top of a mast, the blade of an oar, or the handle of a tiller.
