used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "It's some time since Miss Strange has written to you about her plans."
from one side of something to the other
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
Antoine
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From this reading "Antoine will bring up our mail," he said.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Antoine will bring up our mail," he said.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
make calm or still
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
a state at a particular time
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
DRUMMOND
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From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
freightersnounUS /ˈfreɪtərz/
plural of “freighter” — a cargo ship
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's some time since Miss Strange has written to you about her plans."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Antoine will bring up our mail," he said.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It's some time since Miss Strange has written to you about her plans."
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 Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
I'd
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From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
It's
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From this reading "It's some time since Miss Strange has written to you about her plans."
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading "Antoine will bring up our mail," he said.
MetisnounUS /ˈmetɪs/
a person in western Canada who is of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "It's some time since Miss Strange has written to you about her plans."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
OFFERSnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Antoine will bring up our mail," he said.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "It's some time since Miss Strange has written to you about her plans."
portages
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From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Antoine will bring up our mail," he said.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "It's some time since Miss Strange has written to you about her plans."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "It's some time since Miss Strange has written to you about her plans."
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "It's some time since Miss Strange has written to you about her plans."
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
Thirlwell
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From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It's some time since Miss Strange has written to you about her plans."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading A few _Metis_ freighters had gone to the settlements for supplies and mining tools, and although much depended on the condition of the portages, Scott expected them that night.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Antoine will bring up our mail," he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Thirlwell said it was nearly three months, and Scott resumed: "Well, I think if I'd had a part in the business, I'd have tried to find if the Hudson's Bay agent was alive.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Antoine will bring up our mail," he said.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading DRUMMOND OFFERS HELP It was a calm evening and Thirlwell and Scott sat outside the shack, watching the river while the sunset faded across the woods.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading "It's some time since Miss Strange has written to you about her plans."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's some time since Miss Strange has written to you about her plans."
