Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

anew

From this reading 'Tis forward again, _mes amis_!

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.

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From this reading 'Tis forward again, _mes amis_!

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

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

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

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

the act of breaking something

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading "Here she sits, this canoe, eager to go on.

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From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.

the act of departing

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

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

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading "Here she sits, this canoe, eager to go on.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading 'Tis forward again, _mes amis_!

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.

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

From this reading "Here she sits, this canoe, eager to go on.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

Spanish cubist painter (1887-1927)

From this reading "_La voilà_!" said Tête Gris.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here she sits, this canoe, eager to go on.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.

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

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading "_La voilà_!" said Tête Gris.

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From this reading 'Tis forward again, _mes amis_!

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

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

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

on one occasion

From this reading Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.

a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "_La voilà_!" said Tête Gris.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Here she sits, this canoe, eager to go on.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading "Here she sits, this canoe, eager to go on.

-ing form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

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

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Here she sits, this canoe, eager to go on.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading 'Tis forward again, _mes amis_!

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

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

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

From this reading "_La voilà_!" said Tête Gris.

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

From this reading "_La voilà_!" said Tête Gris.

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

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

a message informing of danger

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

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

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

which person or people

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.