used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
(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 There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
FARTHESTadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
Ganawa
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From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
lean-tonoun
rough shelter whose roof has only one slope
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
moosenounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
mosquitoesnounUS /məˈskiːtoʊz/
plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
something you have to do
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
and nothing more
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
panoramanounUS /ˌpænərˈæmə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
present-dayadjective
belonging to the present time
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
with speed
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
TawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
interact in a certain way
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
the act of using
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
westerlyadverbUS /ˈwestərli/
toward the west
From this reading Bruce and Ganawa felt no more inclined to further exertion than Ray, so they sat in the shade, enjoying the gentle westerly breeze and the beautiful panorama of blue water and dark green forest spread out before them.
at the time that
From this reading The tea and sugar had been a treat; for the supply of both was so limited that they could use these luxuries only on special occasions when they felt that they had deserved some kind of a feast.
in or at the place that
From this reading FARTHEST NORTH Ganawa quickly built a brush lean-to in a place where the campers had a fine view of the lake.
which person or people
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were no mosquitoes and black flies at this camp, and after a good meal of smoked moose meat and sweet tea, Ray rolled up in his blanket and slept all afternoon with Tawny curled up at his feet.
woodsmennounUS /ˈwʊdzmən/
plural of “woodsman” — someone who lives in the woods
From this reading Any one who has helped to carry a canoe three miles across “the bush,” as present-day woodsmen call this kind of country, will admit that he has earned a treat of some sort.
