adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Labrador was in her most amiable mood, displaying to the best advantage her peculiar charms and beauties.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Labrador was in her most amiable mood, displaying to the best advantage her peculiar charms and beauties.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
atenounUS /eɪt/
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Labrador was in her most amiable mood, displaying to the best advantage her peculiar charms and beauties.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Labrador was in her most amiable mood, displaying to the best advantage her peculiar charms and beauties.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Labrador was in her most amiable mood, displaying to the best advantage her peculiar charms and beauties.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
corn-meal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Labrador was in her most amiable mood, displaying to the best advantage her peculiar charms and beauties.
eastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
equaledverbUS /ˈiːkwəld/
past form of “equal” — be identical or equivalent to
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
heavensnounUS /ˈhevənz/
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Labrador was in her most amiable mood, displaying to the best advantage her peculiar charms and beauties.
honounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
LabradornounUS /ˈlæbrədɔːr/
the mainland part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the eastern part of the large Labrador-Ungava Peninsula in northeastern Canada
From this reading Labrador was in her most amiable mood, displaying to the best advantage her peculiar charms and beauties.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
LOSEverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
Michikamau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Labrador was in her most amiable mood, displaying to the best advantage her peculiar charms and beauties.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Labrador was in her most amiable mood, displaying to the best advantage her peculiar charms and beauties.
mushnounUS /mʌʃ/
any soft or soggy mass
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
Nascaupee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Labrador was in her most amiable mood, displaying to the best advantage her peculiar charms and beauties.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
sunrises
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
sunsetsnounUS /ˈsʌnsets/
plural of “sunset” — the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Labrador was in her most amiable mood, displaying to the best advantage her peculiar charms and beauties.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
TRAILnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
WEpronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While we ate a hurried breakfast of corn-meal mush, boiled fat pork and tea, and broke camp, Michikamau was the subject of our conversation, for now it was ho for the big lake!
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading A flame of red and orange in the east ushered in the rising sun, not a cloud marred the azure of the heavens, the moss was white with frost, and the crisp, clear atmosphere sweet with the scent of the new day.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE LOSE THE TRAIL Saturday morning, August fifth, broke with a radiance and a glory seldom equaled even in that land of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A rapid advance was expected upon the river, and the trail above, where it left the Nascaupee to avoid the rapids which the Indians had told us about, would probably be found without trouble.
