Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

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

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

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

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

an equal exchange

From this reading These waterways in later days when The Honourable the Hudson's Bay Company ruled the West, formed the great highways of barter.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

the formal act of approving

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

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

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

plural of “claimant” — someone who claims a benefit or right or title

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading These waterways in later days when The Honourable the Hudson's Bay Company ruled the West, formed the great highways of barter.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

plural of “cree” — a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

having a debilitating effect

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading These waterways in later days when The Honourable the Hudson's Bay Company ruled the West, formed the great highways of barter.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

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

From this reading By these teeming lakes and sleughs and marshes hunted and trapped Indians and half-breeds.

diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading These waterways in later days when The Honourable the Hudson's Bay Company ruled the West, formed the great highways of barter.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading These waterways in later days when The Honourable the Hudson's Bay Company ruled the West, formed the great highways of barter.

possessive form of “hudson” — a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading These waterways in later days when The Honourable the Hudson's Bay Company ruled the West, formed the great highways of barter.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading By these teeming lakes and sleughs and marshes hunted and trapped Indians and half-breeds.

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

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading By these teeming lakes and sleughs and marshes hunted and trapped Indians and half-breeds.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

a small worthless amount

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plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading These waterways in later days when The Honourable the Hudson's Bay Company ruled the West, formed the great highways of barter.

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

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

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

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

of a path e.g.

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

above and across; more than

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

allayed

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

uttered with a trill

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading These waterways in later days when The Honourable the Hudson's Bay Company ruled the West, formed the great highways of barter.

deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

plural of “scar” — a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

having or joined by a seam or seams

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

plural of “seam” — joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

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

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

lighted by sunlight

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

abundantly filled with especially living things

From this reading By these teeming lakes and sleughs and marshes hunted and trapped Indians and half-breeds.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

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

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

a physiological need to drink

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

forced to turn and face attackers

From this reading By these teeming lakes and sleughs and marshes hunted and trapped Indians and half-breeds.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

plural of “waterway” — a navigable body of water

From this reading These waterways in later days when The Honourable the Hudson's Bay Company ruled the West, formed the great highways of barter.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading These waterways in later days when The Honourable the Hudson's Bay Company ruled the West, formed the great highways of barter.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading JACK FRENCH OF THE NIGHT HAWK RANCH A map of Western Canada showing the physical features of the country lying between the mountains on the one side and the Bay and the Lakes on the other, presents the appearance of a vast rolling plain scarred and seamed and pitted like an ancient face.

at the time that

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.

in or at the place that

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

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

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading These scars and seams and pits are great lazy rivers, meandering streams, lakes, sleughs and marshes which form one vast system of waters that wind and curve through the rolls of the prairie and nestle in its sunlit hollows, laving, draining, blessing where they go and where they stay.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By these, the countless herds of buffalo and deer quenched their thirst in the days when they, with their rival claimants for the land, the Black Feet and the Crees, roamed undisturbed over these mighty plains.