used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
(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 It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hence we crossed few fresh trails, and bespoke no man, white or red, in the four weeks of our journey.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Once or twice we came in sight of Hudson’s Bay posts, but these Barreau was careful to avoid.
Barreau
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From this reading Once or twice we came in sight of Hudson’s Bay posts, but these Barreau was careful to avoid.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Once or twice we came in sight of Hudson’s Bay posts, but these Barreau was careful to avoid.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
bespokeadjectiveUS /bʊˈspoʊk/
(of clothing) custom-made
From this reading Hence we crossed few fresh trails, and bespoke no man, white or red, in the four weeks of our journey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once or twice we came in sight of Hudson’s Bay posts, but these Barreau was careful to avoid.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were gathered in summer villages by the trading posts.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Once or twice we came in sight of Hudson’s Bay posts, but these Barreau was careful to avoid.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Once or twice we came in sight of Hudson’s Bay posts, but these Barreau was careful to avoid.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
consecutiveadjectiveUS /kənˈsɛk.jə.tɪv/
Following continuously in unbroken sequence.
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
placed crosswise
From this reading Hence we crossed few fresh trails, and bespoke no man, white or red, in the four weeks of our journey.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
apart from; not including
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Hence we crossed few fresh trails, and bespoke no man, white or red, in the four weeks of our journey.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Hence we crossed few fresh trails, and bespoke no man, white or red, in the four weeks of our journey.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Hence we crossed few fresh trails, and bespoke no man, white or red, in the four weeks of our journey.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
brought together in one place
From this reading They were gathered in summer villages by the trading posts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
for this reason
From this reading Hence we crossed few fresh trails, and bespoke no man, white or red, in the four weeks of our journey.
Hudson'snounUS /ˈhʌdsənz/
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 Once or twice we came in sight of Hudson’s Bay posts, but these Barreau was careful to avoid.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once or twice we came in sight of Hudson’s Bay posts, but these Barreau was careful to avoid.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Hence we crossed few fresh trails, and bespoke no man, white or red, in the four weeks of our journey.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Hence we crossed few fresh trails, and bespoke no man, white or red, in the four weeks of our journey.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
not any; not one
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
on one occasion
From this reading Once or twice we came in sight of Hudson’s Bay posts, but these Barreau was careful to avoid.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once or twice we came in sight of Hudson’s Bay posts, but these Barreau was careful to avoid.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Hence we crossed few fresh trails, and bespoke no man, white or red, in the four weeks of our journey.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Once or twice we came in sight of Hudson’s Bay posts, but these Barreau was careful to avoid.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Hence we crossed few fresh trails, and bespoke no man, white or red, in the four weeks of our journey.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
except for; apart from
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Once or twice we came in sight of Hudson’s Bay posts, but these Barreau was careful to avoid.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading They were gathered in summer villages by the trading posts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Once or twice we came in sight of Hudson’s Bay posts, but these Barreau was careful to avoid.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were gathered in summer villages by the trading posts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading They were gathered in summer villages by the trading posts.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Hence we crossed few fresh trails, and bespoke no man, white or red, in the four weeks of our journey.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
two times
From this reading Once or twice we came in sight of Hudson’s Bay posts, but these Barreau was careful to avoid.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading They were gathered in summer villages by the trading posts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once or twice we came in sight of Hudson’s Bay posts, but these Barreau was careful to avoid.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
at the time that
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A certain consecutive number of days—weeks, to be more exact—ensued, of which there is little to relate, save that we travelled steadily northward, seeing no human except from afar.
a Caucasian
From this reading Hence we crossed few fresh trails, and bespoke no man, white or red, in the four weeks of our journey.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading It was not the season when Indians were abroad in the forests, he told me when I wondered that in all that vast land not a single lodge appeared.
