used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Tale of the Mounted Police_ AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE FOURTH WATCH," ETC.
AFFECTIONATELYadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading At once the Orderly strode forward to the side of a young man leaning against the Canteen bar.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The Orderly paused on the threshold and looked around the room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At once the Orderly strode forward to the side of a young man leaning against the Canteen bar.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _A Tale of the Mounted Police_ AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE FOURTH WATCH," ETC.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading At once the Orderly strode forward to the side of a young man leaning against the Canteen bar.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
CANADIANadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
CanteennounUS /kænˈtiːn/
a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
From this reading At once the Orderly strode forward to the side of a young man leaning against the Canteen bar.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading "Over there," replied a constable, jerking his thumb to the left, "in the corner."
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "Over there," replied a constable, jerking his thumb to the left, "in the corner."
DEDICATEDadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
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From this reading _A Tale of the Mounted Police_ AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE FOURTH WATCH," ETC.
FAR-FLUNGadjective
distributed over a considerable extent
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading At once the Orderly strode forward to the side of a young man leaning against the Canteen bar.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading _A Tale of the Mounted Police_ AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE FOURTH WATCH," ETC.
FRONTIERSMANnoun
a man who lives on the frontier
From this reading _A Tale of the Mounted Police_ AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE FOURTH WATCH," ETC.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Over there," replied a constable, jerking his thumb to the left, "in the corner."
HOSPITALITYnounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
jerkingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrkɪŋ/
an abrupt spasmodic movement
From this reading "Over there," replied a constable, jerking his thumb to the left, "in the corner."
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading At once the Orderly strode forward to the side of a young man leaning against the Canteen bar.
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 "Over there," replied a constable, jerking his thumb to the left, "in the corner."
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Orderly paused on the threshold and looked around the room.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At once the Orderly strode forward to the side of a young man leaning against the Canteen bar.
the force of workers available
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading _A Tale of the Mounted Police_ AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE FOURTH WATCH," ETC.
NOBLEadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
NORTHLANDnounUS /ˈnɔːrθlænd/
any region lying in or toward the north
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Tale of the Mounted Police_ AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE FOURTH WATCH," ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Orderly paused on the threshold and looked around the room.
on one occasion
From this reading At once the Orderly strode forward to the side of a young man leaning against the Canteen bar.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
OrderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading The Orderly paused on the threshold and looked around the room.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Over there," replied a constable, jerking his thumb to the left, "in the corner."
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The Orderly paused on the threshold and looked around the room.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading _A Tale of the Mounted Police_ AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE FOURTH WATCH," ETC.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Over there," replied a constable, jerking his thumb to the left, "in the corner."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Orderly paused on the threshold and looked around the room.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
SHAREDadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At once the Orderly strode forward to the side of a young man leaning against the Canteen bar.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading At once the Orderly strode forward to the side of a young man leaning against the Canteen bar.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _A Tale of the Mounted Police_ AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE FOURTH WATCH," ETC.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Tale of the Mounted Police_ AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE FOURTH WATCH," ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Over there," replied a constable, jerking his thumb to the left, "in the corner."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading The Orderly paused on the threshold and looked around the room.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading "Over there," replied a constable, jerking his thumb to the left, "in the corner."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
look attentively
From this reading _A Tale of the Mounted Police_ AUTHOR OF "THE FRONTIERSMAN," "THE FOURTH WATCH," ETC.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
which person or people
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
a late time of life
From this reading TO THAT NOBLE BODY OF MEN, THE ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE, THIS BOOK IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED BY ONE, WHO FOR SEVERAL YEARS LIVED AMONG THEM AND SHARED THEIR HOSPITALITY IN THE FAR-FLUNG CANADIAN NORTHLAND.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At once the Orderly strode forward to the side of a young man leaning against the Canteen bar.
