Chapter III · The Curé

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

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

anew

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

possessing life

From this reading That was where Canuck John had lived, where the old folks were now--if they were still alive.

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

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

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

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

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

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

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

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

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

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

informal term for Canadians in general and French Canadians in particular

From this reading That was where Canuck John had lived, where the old folks were now--if they were still alive.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

a small case for carrying business cards

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

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

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

a space into which an area is subdivided

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

with cynicism; in a cynical manner

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

your parents

From this reading That was where Canuck John had lived, where the old folks were now--if they were still alive.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

producing no result or effect

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

a long fixed look

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

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

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

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

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

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

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

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

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

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

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading That was where Canuck John had lived, where the old folks were now--if they were still alive.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading That was where Canuck John had lived, where the old folks were now--if they were still alive.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

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

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

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

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

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

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

the act of joining together as one

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one.

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

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

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading That was where Canuck John had lived, where the old folks were now--if they were still alive.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

on one occasion

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

on the contrary

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

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

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

the season of growth

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

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From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

not in physical motion

From this reading That was where Canuck John had lived, where the old folks were now--if they were still alive.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

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

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That was where Canuck John had lived, where the old folks were now--if they were still alive.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

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From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

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

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

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From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

a formal word for “on”

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

unwillingness to tell lies

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

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

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

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

From this reading That was where Canuck John had lived, where the old folks were now--if they were still alive.

at the time that

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

in or at the place that

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

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

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

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

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was not, however, deeply concerned with the night, for at times he shifted his gaze around the smoking compartment, which he had to himself, and smiled cynically.

but in spite of that

From this reading |RAYMOND CHAPELLE, once known as Three-Ace Artie, and now, if the cardcase in his pocket could be relied upon for veracity, as one Henri Mentone--though the cardcase revealed neither when nor where that metamorphosis had taken place, nor yet again the nature of Monsieur Henri Mentone's pursuits in life--was engaged in the rather futile occupation of staring out through the car window into a black and objectless night.

a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea

From this reading The winter of the Yukon had changed to the springtime of lower French Canada--it was a far cry from Ton-Nugget Camp, from Dawson and the Pacific, to the little village of St. Marleau on the banks of the St. Lawrence, where the river in its miles of breadth was merging with the Atlantic Ocean!