Chapter VI

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A DOG The spring trade at Whale River was nearing its end.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

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

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

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

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A DOG The spring trade at Whale River was nearing its end.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But Jean realized that that day was far away.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

the formal act of approving

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

confined by bonds

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Jean realized that that day was far away.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

approval

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A DOG The spring trade at Whale River was nearing its end.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

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

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A DOG The spring trade at Whale River was nearing its end.

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

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But Jean realized that that day was far away.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A DOG The spring trade at Whale River was nearing its end.

set up or found

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

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

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

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

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

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

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

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

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

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

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A DOG The spring trade at Whale River was nearing its end.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

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

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A DOG The spring trade at Whale River was nearing its end.

a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A DOG The spring trade at Whale River was nearing its end.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A DOG The spring trade at Whale River was nearing its end.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

furnished with people

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

through chance

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

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

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading But Jean realized that that day was far away.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A DOG The spring trade at Whale River was nearing its end.

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

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

the season of growth

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A DOG The spring trade at Whale River was nearing its end.

be standing; be upright

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

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

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A DOG The spring trade at Whale River was nearing its end.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

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

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A DOG The spring trade at Whale River was nearing its end.

past form of “trade” — engage in the trade of

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

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

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

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

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

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

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A DOG The spring trade at Whale River was nearing its end.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A DOG The spring trade at Whale River was nearing its end.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

at the time that

From this reading When Jean Marcel had traded his fur and purchased what flour, ammunition and other supplies he needed to carry him through the long snows of the coming winter, he found that a substantial balance remained to his credit on the books of the Company; a nest egg, he hoped, for the day when, perchance, as a _voyageur_ of the Company with a house at the post, he might stand with Julie at his side and receive the blessing of the good Pere Breton.

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

From this reading One by one the tepees in the post clearing disappeared as, each day, canoes of Cree hunters started up-river for lakes of the interior, to net fish for the coming winter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Already the umiaks of the Esquimos peopled with women and children had followed the ebb-tide down to the great Bay, bound for their autumn hunting camps along the north coast.