Chapter XXXVI

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 GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

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From this reading "You are sad, mon ami; what has happened to the merry Jules?"

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

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

From this reading "You are sad, mon ami; what has happened to the merry Jules?"

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

From this reading The grave face of Jules Duroc checked the jest on Marcel's lips as he shook his friend's hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

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From this reading "Bon jour, Jean, eet ees well dees Chreesmas you come."

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Returning the greeting of the Crees who hailed him, he threw open the slab-door of the building.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading The grave face of Jules Duroc checked the jest on Marcel's lips as he shook his friend's hand.

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From this reading "Bon jour, Jean, eet ees well dees Chreesmas you come."

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Bon jour, Jean, eet ees well dees Chreesmas you come."

a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

plural of “cree” — a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada

From this reading Returning the greeting of the Crees who hailed him, he threw open the slab-door of the building.

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From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

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From this reading "Bon jour, Jean, eet ees well dees Chreesmas you come."

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

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From this reading The grave face of Jules Duroc checked the jest on Marcel's lips as he shook his friend's hand.

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From this reading "Bon jour, Jean, eet ees well dees Chreesmas you come."

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From this reading "Bon jour, Jean, eet ees well dees Chreesmas you come."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The grave face of Jules Duroc checked the jest on Marcel's lips as he shook his friend's hand.

plural of “fang” — a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The grave face of Jules Duroc checked the jest on Marcel's lips as he shook his friend's hand.

in a gay manner

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

a young female

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

death of a person

From this reading The grave face of Jules Duroc checked the jest on Marcel's lips as he shook his friend's hand.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Returning the greeting of the Crees who hailed him, he threw open the slab-door of the building.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading Returning the greeting of the Crees who hailed him, he threw open the slab-door of the building.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The grave face of Jules Duroc checked the jest on Marcel's lips as he shook his friend's hand.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading "You are sad, mon ami; what has happened to the merry Jules?"

put a harness

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

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

From this reading "You are sad, mon ami; what has happened to the merry Jules?"

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

From this reading Returning the greeting of the Crees who hailed him, he threw open the slab-door of the building.

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

From this reading Returning the greeting of the Crees who hailed him, he threw open the slab-door of the building.

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

From this reading The grave face of Jules Duroc checked the jest on Marcel's lips as he shook his friend's hand.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading The grave face of Jules Duroc checked the jest on Marcel's lips as he shook his friend's hand.

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From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

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From this reading "Bon jour, Jean, eet ees well dees Chreesmas you come."

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From this reading The grave face of Jules Duroc checked the jest on Marcel's lips as he shook his friend's hand.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The grave face of Jules Duroc checked the jest on Marcel's lips as he shook his friend's hand.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

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From this reading The grave face of Jules Duroc checked the jest on Marcel's lips as he shook his friend's hand.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading "You are sad, mon ami; what has happened to the merry Jules?"

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading "You are sad, mon ami; what has happened to the merry Jules?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The grave face of Jules Duroc checked the jest on Marcel's lips as he shook his friend's hand.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Returning the greeting of the Crees who hailed him, he threw open the slab-door of the building.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Returning the greeting of the Crees who hailed him, he threw open the slab-door of the building.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading "You are sad, mon ami; what has happened to the merry Jules?"

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading The grave face of Jules Duroc checked the jest on Marcel's lips as he shook his friend's hand.

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From this reading Returning the greeting of the Crees who hailed him, he threw open the slab-door of the building.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

plural of “snarl” — a vicious angry growl

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

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

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Returning the greeting of the Crees who hailed him, he threw open the slab-door of the building.

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

From this reading "You are sad, mon ami; what has happened to the merry Jules?"

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From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Bon jour, Jean, eet ees well dees Chreesmas you come."

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "You are sad, mon ami; what has happened to the merry Jules?"

a Caucasian

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

which person or people

From this reading Returning the greeting of the Crees who hailed him, he threw open the slab-door of the building.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"

From this reading FOR LOVE OF A GIRL Two days before Christmas the team of Jean Marcel, its harness brave with colored worsted, meeting the snarls of hostile Cree curs with the like threat of white fangs, jingled gaily past sleep-house and tepees, and drew up before the log trade-house at Whale River.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Bon jour, Jean, eet ees well dees Chreesmas you come."