used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I can’t see why men will bury themselves here," the lawyer complained, "especially a man like Britton!"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was late spring and just about the worst time for mosquitoes and black-flies.
Ainsworth
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From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Your introduction to the country hasn’t been an exactly pleasant one," he replied, "but it is better than the winter."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was late spring and just about the worst time for mosquitoes and black-flies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Your introduction to the country hasn’t been an exactly pleasant one," he replied, "but it is better than the winter."
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Your introduction to the country hasn’t been an exactly pleasant one," he replied, "but it is better than the winter."
black-flies
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From this reading It was late spring and just about the worst time for mosquitoes and black-flies.
Britton
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From this reading "I can’t see why men will bury themselves here," the lawyer complained, "especially a man like Britton!"
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading "I can’t see why men will bury themselves here," the lawyer complained, "especially a man like Britton!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Your introduction to the country hasn’t been an exactly pleasant one," he replied, "but it is better than the winter."
can't
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From this reading "I can’t see why men will bury themselves here," the lawyer complained, "especially a man like Britton!"
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Sergeant Church laughed heartily.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "I can’t see why men will bury themselves here," the lawyer complained, "especially a man like Britton!"
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "I can’t see why men will bury themselves here," the lawyer complained, "especially a man like Britton!"
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Your introduction to the country hasn’t been an exactly pleasant one," he replied, "but it is better than the winter."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was late spring and just about the worst time for mosquitoes and black-flies.
hasn't
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From this reading "Your introduction to the country hasn’t been an exactly pleasant one," he replied, "but it is better than the winter."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Sergeant Church laughed heartily.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I can’t see why men will bury themselves here," the lawyer complained, "especially a man like Britton!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can’t see why men will bury themselves here," the lawyer complained, "especially a man like Britton!"
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading "Your introduction to the country hasn’t been an exactly pleasant one," he replied, "but it is better than the winter."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late spring and just about the worst time for mosquitoes and black-flies.
and nothing more
From this reading It was late spring and just about the worst time for mosquitoes and black-flies.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late spring and just about the worst time for mosquitoes and black-flies.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Sergeant Church laughed heartily.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "I can’t see why men will bury themselves here," the lawyer complained, "especially a man like Britton!"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I can’t see why men will bury themselves here," the lawyer complained, "especially a man like Britton!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I can’t see why men will bury themselves here," the lawyer complained, "especially a man like Britton!"
the force of workers available
From this reading "I can’t see why men will bury themselves here," the lawyer complained, "especially a man like Britton!"
mosquitoesnounUS /məˈskiːtoʊz/
plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading It was late spring and just about the worst time for mosquitoes and black-flies.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Your introduction to the country hasn’t been an exactly pleasant one," he replied, "but it is better than the winter."
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "Your introduction to the country hasn’t been an exactly pleasant one," he replied, "but it is better than the winter."
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Your introduction to the country hasn’t been an exactly pleasant one," he replied, "but it is better than the winter."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I can’t see why men will bury themselves here," the lawyer complained, "especially a man like Britton!"
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
the season of growth
From this reading It was late spring and just about the worst time for mosquitoes and black-flies.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Your introduction to the country hasn’t been an exactly pleasant one," he replied, "but it is better than the winter."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "I can’t see why men will bury themselves here," the lawyer complained, "especially a man like Britton!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Sergeant, this is the devil’s own country!" exclaimed Cyril Ainsworth, as he stood outside the Mounted Police post at the head of Lake Bennett.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was late spring and just about the worst time for mosquitoes and black-flies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Your introduction to the country hasn’t been an exactly pleasant one," he replied, "but it is better than the winter."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late spring and just about the worst time for mosquitoes and black-flies.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I can’t see why men will bury themselves here," the lawyer complained, "especially a man like Britton!"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I can’t see why men will bury themselves here," the lawyer complained, "especially a man like Britton!"
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "Your introduction to the country hasn’t been an exactly pleasant one," he replied, "but it is better than the winter."
the least favorable outcome
From this reading It was late spring and just about the worst time for mosquitoes and black-flies.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your introduction to the country hasn’t been an exactly pleasant one," he replied, "but it is better than the winter."
