Chapter IX

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

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

in the past

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Alaska is considered a coming country, although it rests on either side of the invisible line denoting the Arctic circle.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

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

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading Alaska is considered a coming country, although it rests on either side of the invisible line denoting the Arctic circle.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

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

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But to-day quite a different impression prevails.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

plural of “cereal” — grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat; rice; rye; oats; maize; buckwheat; millet

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Alaska is considered a coming country, although it rests on either side of the invisible line denoting the Arctic circle.

the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Alaska is considered a coming country, although it rests on either side of the invisible line denoting the Arctic circle.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

carefully weighed

From this reading Alaska is considered a coming country, although it rests on either side of the invisible line denoting the Arctic circle.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

plural of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

cause to lose courage

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

-ing form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading Alaska is considered a coming country, although it rests on either side of the invisible line denoting the Arctic circle.

plural of “deposit” — the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading But to-day quite a different impression prevails.

causing dejection

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

one or the other of two

From this reading Alaska is considered a coming country, although it rests on either side of the invisible line denoting the Arctic circle.

showing approval

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

set up or found

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

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

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

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

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading But to-day quite a different impression prevails.

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

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading Alaska is considered a coming country, although it rests on either side of the invisible line denoting the Arctic circle.

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

From this reading Alaska is considered a coming country, although it rests on either side of the invisible line denoting the Arctic circle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Alaska is considered a coming country, although it rests on either side of the invisible line denoting the Arctic circle.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Alaska is considered a coming country, although it rests on either side of the invisible line denoting the Arctic circle.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

plural of “mineral” — solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

young bird not yet fledged

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Alaska is considered a coming country, although it rests on either side of the invisible line denoting the Arctic circle.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

third-person singular of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading But to-day quite a different impression prevails.

bring forth or yield

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But to-day quite a different impression prevails.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Alaska is considered a coming country, although it rests on either side of the invisible line denoting the Arctic circle.

possessing material wealth

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

established irrevocably

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Alaska is considered a coming country, although it rests on either side of the invisible line denoting the Arctic circle.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

a depository for goods

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

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

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

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

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

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

From this reading But to-day quite a different impression prevails.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

precisely as stated

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

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

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

during the time that

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One might regard the possibility of raising wheat and hay in that northern clime as a mere phantasy, but I have seen cereals and hay cut in those valleys which compare very favourably in quality with the similar products grown in the great agricultural belts of the United States and Canada.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading It is a vast mineral storehouse, the lofty mountains containing rich deposits of all the valuable minerals of commerce, while the dales nestling among the peaks have been found to be of wonderful fertility and capable of producing a wealth of agricultural produce.

a late time of life

From this reading THE RECLAMATION OF ALASKA Until a few years ago the popular conception of Alaska was a vast country sealed against the efforts of civilisation by impenetrable barriers of snow and ice, presenting such a dismal outlook as to daunt the most intrepid spirits.