adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Robillard was a thin, active, half-breed of very dark skin.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
Athabaska
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From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
Chipewyannoun
a member of the Athapaskan people living in western Canada between Great Slave Lake and Hudson Bay
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
CreenounUS /kriː/
a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Robillard was a thin, active, half-breed of very dark skin.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
Elzear
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From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading These were extremely important indications in a land of improvidence.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
FORTnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading Robillard was a thin, active, half-breed of very dark skin.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading These were extremely important indications in a land of improvidence.
improvidencenoun
a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources
From this reading These were extremely important indications in a land of improvidence.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading These were extremely important indications in a land of improvidence.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
JIAROBIA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading These were extremely important indications in a land of improvidence.
LandingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
McKAY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
river-man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
Robillard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Robillard was a thin, active, half-breed of very dark skin.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
teepeenoun
a Native American tent; usually of conical shape
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were extremely important indications in a land of improvidence.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Robillard was a thin, active, half-breed of very dark skin.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Robillard was a thin, active, half-breed of very dark skin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were extremely important indications in a land of improvidence.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FORT McKAY AND JIAROBIA Fort McKay was the last point at which we saw the Chipewyan style of teepee, and the first where the Cree appeared.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading But its chief interest to us lay in the fact that it was the home of Jiarobia, a capable river-man who wished to go to Athabaska Landing.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The first thing that struck us about Jiarobia--whose dictionary name by the way is Elzear Robillard--was that his house had a good roof and a large pile of wood ready cut.
