1872
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From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The long, hot, dusty American summer was drawing to a close.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The quiet tranquil fall-time had followed the fierce wasting summer, and all nature seemed to rest and bask in the mellow radiance of September.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The long, hot, dusty American summer was drawing to a close.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fort Garry under new aspects.--Social Societies.--An Old Friend.--“Pony” the perverse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Fort Garry under new aspects.--Social Societies.--An Old Friend.--“Pony” the perverse.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
baskverbUS /bæsk/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The quiet tranquil fall-time had followed the fierce wasting summer, and all nature seemed to rest and bask in the mellow radiance of September.
bittenverbUS /ˈbɪtən/
inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
black-fly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The long, hot, dusty American summer was drawing to a close.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The long, hot, dusty American summer was drawing to a close.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading The long, hot, dusty American summer was drawing to a close.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
fall-time
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From this reading The quiet tranquil fall-time had followed the fierce wasting summer, and all nature seemed to rest and bask in the mellow radiance of September.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The quiet tranquil fall-time had followed the fierce wasting summer, and all nature seemed to rest and bask in the mellow radiance of September.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The quiet tranquil fall-time had followed the fierce wasting summer, and all nature seemed to rest and bask in the mellow radiance of September.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Fort Garry under new aspects.--Social Societies.--An Old Friend.--“Pony” the perverse.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Fort Garry under new aspects.--Social Societies.--An Old Friend.--“Pony” the perverse.
Garry
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From this reading Fort Garry under new aspects.--Social Societies.--An Old Friend.--“Pony” the perverse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The long, hot, dusty American summer was drawing to a close.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The quiet tranquil fall-time had followed the fierce wasting summer, and all nature seemed to rest and bask in the mellow radiance of September.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
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 The long, hot, dusty American summer was drawing to a close.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading The quiet tranquil fall-time had followed the fierce wasting summer, and all nature seemed to rest and bask in the mellow radiance of September.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
mosquitonounUS /məˈskiːtoʊ/
two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The quiet tranquil fall-time had followed the fierce wasting summer, and all nature seemed to rest and bask in the mellow radiance of September.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Fort Garry under new aspects.--Social Societies.--An Old Friend.--“Pony” the perverse.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Fort Garry under new aspects.--Social Societies.--An Old Friend.--“Pony” the perverse.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
perverseadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrs/
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
From this reading Fort Garry under new aspects.--Social Societies.--An Old Friend.--“Pony” the perverse.
PonynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Fort Garry under new aspects.--Social Societies.--An Old Friend.--“Pony” the perverse.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The quiet tranquil fall-time had followed the fierce wasting summer, and all nature seemed to rest and bask in the mellow radiance of September.
any competition
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading The quiet tranquil fall-time had followed the fierce wasting summer, and all nature seemed to rest and bask in the mellow radiance of September.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The quiet tranquil fall-time had followed the fierce wasting summer, and all nature seemed to rest and bask in the mellow radiance of September.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
sand-fly
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From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The quiet tranquil fall-time had followed the fierce wasting summer, and all nature seemed to rest and bask in the mellow radiance of September.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The quiet tranquil fall-time had followed the fierce wasting summer, and all nature seemed to rest and bask in the mellow radiance of September.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Fort Garry under new aspects.--Social Societies.--An Old Friend.--“Pony” the perverse.
SocietiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Fort Garry under new aspects.--Social Societies.--An Old Friend.--“Pony” the perverse.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The long, hot, dusty American summer was drawing to a close.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fort Garry under new aspects.--Social Societies.--An Old Friend.--“Pony” the perverse.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The long, hot, dusty American summer was drawing to a close.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The quiet tranquil fall-time had followed the fierce wasting summer, and all nature seemed to rest and bask in the mellow radiance of September.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
unbearableadjectiveUS /ənˈberəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading The sand-fly had had his time, the black-fly had run his round, the mosquito had nearly bitten himself to death, and during that operation had rendered existence unbearable to several millions of the human race.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Fort Garry under new aspects.--Social Societies.--An Old Friend.--“Pony” the perverse.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The long, hot, dusty American summer was drawing to a close.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading The quiet tranquil fall-time had followed the fierce wasting summer, and all nature seemed to rest and bask in the mellow radiance of September.
at the time that
From this reading It was late in the month of September, 1872, when, after a summer of travel in Canada and the United States, I drew near the banks of the Red River of the North.
