used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
the state of being absent
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
on or to one side
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The same conditions prevailed in regard to other youths who had made up the original party from Scotland.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
many times at short intervals
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
go away from a place
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
the literary culture
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The same conditions prevailed in regard to other youths who had made up the original party from Scotland.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
not any; not one
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
NowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
on one occasion
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The same conditions prevailed in regard to other youths who had made up the original party from Scotland.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The same conditions prevailed in regard to other youths who had made up the original party from Scotland.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The same conditions prevailed in regard to other youths who had made up the original party from Scotland.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The same conditions prevailed in regard to other youths who had made up the original party from Scotland.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same conditions prevailed in regard to other youths who had made up the original party from Scotland.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading The same conditions prevailed in regard to other youths who had made up the original party from Scotland.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
STIRRINGnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
plural of “story” — 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 It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
two times
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The same conditions prevailed in regard to other youths who had made up the original party from Scotland.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
precisely as stated
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
at the time that
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
which person or people
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It was natural that at times Robert’s thoughts should turn to his brother Will, but aside from occasional stories which came to him through the Indians and other employees of the Company, no definite word had been received.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
produce a literary work
From this reading _STIRRING ADVENTURE IN THE NORTH._ Nowadays two brothers in the Canadian West who had any esteem for one another could communicate in several ways and would probably write each other very frequently.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Once or twice, it is true, he had written to his brother, but in those days and in a country so vast there was no certainty of mail delivery, and it appears probable that the letters were never delivered.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In his fifth year in the new land, at a time when such an arrangement would be convenient, Robert secured leave of absence with the idea of travelling north to visit his brother.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The same conditions prevailed in regard to other youths who had made up the original party from Scotland.
