Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The muskegs are frozen and one can make fast marches along the rivers and across the lakes.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The muskegs are frozen and one can make fast marches along the rivers and across the lakes.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

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

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The muskegs are frozen and one can make fast marches along the rivers and across the lakes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The muskegs are frozen and one can make fast marches along the rivers and across the lakes.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The muskegs are frozen and one can make fast marches along the rivers and across the lakes.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

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

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

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From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

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

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

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

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

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

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

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

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

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

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

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

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The muskegs are frozen and one can make fast marches along the rivers and across the lakes.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

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 FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

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

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

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

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

engage in

From this reading The muskegs are frozen and one can make fast marches along the rivers and across the lakes.

a region in central Italy

From this reading The muskegs are frozen and one can make fast marches along the rivers and across the lakes.

a person in western Canada who is of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

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

From this reading The muskegs are frozen and one can make fast marches along the rivers and across the lakes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

the part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

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

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

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

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

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

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading Winter is not a good time for prospecting, but travel is often easier then, for the hand-sledges run smoothly on the snow that covers fallen trunks and underbrush and levels the hollows.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

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

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

at the time that

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

during the time that

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

which person or people

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.

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

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FATHER LUCIEN'S ADVENTURE The snow was firm and the rivers were frozen hard when Thirlwell left the mine with two _Metis_ trappers to examine an outcropping reef that one of the half-breeds had told him about.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Then Father Lucien had gone to visit some of his people who had camped for their winter trapping far up in the bush, the shack was lonely, and the frost hindered the work at the mine.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading He was not very hopeful, but agreed with Scott, who thought it might be worth while to look at the reef, since the specimens the _Metis_ had brought showed traces of silver and lead.