used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Behind a huge table made from hewn spruce slabs, sat Inspector Wallace, Colin Gillies and McCain.
advisornounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind a huge table made from hewn spruce slabs, sat Inspector Wallace, Colin Gillies and McCain.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
BretonnounUS /ˈbretən/
a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
Colin
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From this reading Behind a huge table made from hewn spruce slabs, sat Inspector Wallace, Colin Gillies and McCain.
being joined in close association
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
CreenounUS /kriː/
a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
CreesnounUS /kriːz/
plural of “cree” — a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
divulgedverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒd/
past form of “divulge” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
FacingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Behind a huge table made from hewn spruce slabs, sat Inspector Wallace, Colin Gillies and McCain.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front and to one side were the swart half-breeds, Gaspard Lelac and his two sons.
Gaspard
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From this reading In front and to one side were the swart half-breeds, Gaspard Lelac and his two sons.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
GilliesnounUS /ˈɡɪliz/
plural of “gillie” — a young male attendant on a Scottish Highlander chief
From this reading Behind a huge table made from hewn spruce slabs, sat Inspector Wallace, Colin Gillies and McCain.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
half-breeds
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From this reading In front and to one side were the swart half-breeds, Gaspard Lelac and his two sons.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
hewnadjectiveUS /hjuːn/
cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
From this reading Behind a huge table made from hewn spruce slabs, sat Inspector Wallace, Colin Gillies and McCain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In front and to one side were the swart half-breeds, Gaspard Lelac and his two sons.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Behind a huge table made from hewn spruce slabs, sat Inspector Wallace, Colin Gillies and McCain.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In front and to one side were the swart half-breeds, Gaspard Lelac and his two sons.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Behind a huge table made from hewn spruce slabs, sat Inspector Wallace, Colin Gillies and McCain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
Julie
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From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
leakedverbUS /liːkt/
past form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
Lelac
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From this reading In front and to one side were the swart half-breeds, Gaspard Lelac and his two sons.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Behind a huge table made from hewn spruce slabs, sat Inspector Wallace, Colin Gillies and McCain.
MarcelnounUS /mɑːrˈsel/
a hairdo characterized by deep regular waves that are made by a heated curling iron
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
McCain
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From this reading Behind a huge table made from hewn spruce slabs, sat Inspector Wallace, Colin Gillies and McCain.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In front and to one side were the swart half-breeds, Gaspard Lelac and his two sons.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
Pere
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From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
without much difficulty
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Behind a huge table made from hewn spruce slabs, sat Inspector Wallace, Colin Gillies and McCain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In front and to one side were the swart half-breeds, Gaspard Lelac and his two sons.
slabsnounUS /slæbz/
plural of “slab” — block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading Behind a huge table made from hewn spruce slabs, sat Inspector Wallace, Colin Gillies and McCain.
smittenadjectiveUS /ˈsmɪtən/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading In front and to one side were the swart half-breeds, Gaspard Lelac and his two sons.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading Behind a huge table made from hewn spruce slabs, sat Inspector Wallace, Colin Gillies and McCain.
SPRUNGverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
swartadjectiveUS /swɔːrt/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading In front and to one side were the swart half-breeds, Gaspard Lelac and his two sons.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Behind a huge table made from hewn spruce slabs, sat Inspector Wallace, Colin Gillies and McCain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Facing them on the opposite side of the table was Jean Marcel, and behind him, his advisor, Pere Breton, with Julie; for she had insisted on being present, and the smitten Wallace had readily agreed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
trading-room
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From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In front and to one side were the swart half-breeds, Gaspard Lelac and his two sons.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading Behind a huge table made from hewn spruce slabs, sat Inspector Wallace, Colin Gillies and McCain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In front and to one side were the swart half-breeds, Gaspard Lelac and his two sons.
WhalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TRAP IS SPRUNG The trading-room at Whale River was crowded with the treaty chiefs and older men among the Cree hunters chosen by the factor to be present at the hearing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The remainder of the room was occupied by the Crees, expectant, consumed with curiosity, for it had leaked out that certain matters connected with the tragedy on the Ghost which, heretofore, had not been divulged, would that afternoon be given light.
