Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A RUMOR FROM THE SOUTH It was a long winter for Cummins and Mélisse.

(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 He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

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

From this reading A RUMOR FROM THE SOUTH It was a long winter for Cummins and Mélisse.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

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From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

a person who is in charge

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

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From this reading A RUMOR FROM THE SOUTH It was a long winter for Cummins and Mélisse.

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

From this reading He taught Jan, first of all, to say "is" in place of "ees."

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

a boy or man

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He taught Jan, first of all, to say "is" in place of "ees."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A RUMOR FROM THE SOUTH It was a long winter for Cummins and Mélisse.

set up or found

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A RUMOR FROM THE SOUTH It was a long winter for Cummins and Mélisse.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

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

From this reading He taught Jan, first of all, to say "is" in place of "ees."

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He taught Jan, first of all, to say "is" in place of "ees."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A RUMOR FROM THE SOUTH It was a long winter for Cummins and Mélisse.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading It was a longer one for Jan.

resinlike substance secreted by certain lac insects; used in e.g. varnishes and sealing wax

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

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 A RUMOR FROM THE SOUTH It was a long winter for Cummins and Mélisse.

for more time

From this reading It was a longer one for Jan.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

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

From this reading A RUMOR FROM THE SOUTH It was a long winter for Cummins and Mélisse.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

on one occasion

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a longer one for Jan.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He taught Jan, first of all, to say "is" in place of "ees."

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading A RUMOR FROM THE SOUTH It was a long winter for Cummins and Mélisse.

express in words

From this reading He taught Jan, first of all, to say "is" in place of "ees."

an educational institution

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

transport commercially

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading A RUMOR FROM THE SOUTH It was a long winter for Cummins and Mélisse.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading He taught Jan, first of all, to say "is" in place of "ees."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

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

From this reading A RUMOR FROM THE SOUTH It was a long winter for Cummins and Mélisse.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A RUMOR FROM THE SOUTH It was a long winter for Cummins and Mélisse.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

at the time that

From this reading He was a cheerful, good-natured young fellow, and when he learned that his new associate had tramped all the way from the Barren Lands to attend the new public school, he at once invested himself with the responsibilities of a private tutor.

which person or people

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading A RUMOR FROM THE SOUTH It was a long winter for Cummins and Mélisse.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He had taken with him a letter from the factor at Lac Bain to the factor at Churchill, and he found quarters with the chief clerk's assistant at the post--a young, red-faced man who had come over on the ship from England.