200
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From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
300
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From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
ascendsverbUS /əˈsendz/
third-person singular of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
At-tal-loo
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From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A long distance, destitute of fort or post, had now to be passed.
BeaversnounUS /ˈbiːvərz/
plural of “beaver” — the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
Cerf-vola
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From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
CreenounUS /kriː/
a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
deploresverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrz/
third-person singular of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading A long distance, destitute of fort or post, had now to be passed.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A long distance, destitute of fort or post, had now to be passed.
Dunvegan
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From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
divisible by two
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
exiledverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪld/
past form of “exile” — expel from a country
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A long distance, destitute of fort or post, had now to be passed.
set up or found
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
in a gradual manner
From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A long distance, destitute of fort or post, had now to be passed.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
InterioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
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 A long distance, destitute of fort or post, had now to be passed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
not any; not one
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A long distance, destitute of fort or post, had now to be passed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A long distance, destitute of fort or post, had now to be passed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A long distance, destitute of fort or post, had now to be passed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A long distance, destitute of fort or post, had now to be passed.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading A long distance, destitute of fort or post, had now to be passed.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
an angry dispute
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
Recreants
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From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
serpentineadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrpəntaɪn/
resembling a serpent in form
From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
south-westadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A long distance, destitute of fort or post, had now to be passed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
VermilionadjectiveUS /vərˈmɪljən/
of a vivid red to reddish-orange color
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading For fully 300 miles above Vermilion, no sign of life but the wild man and his prey (the former scant enough) are to be found along the shores of the Peace River.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading For 200 miles above Vermilion the course of the Peace River is north-west; it winds in long, serpentine curves between banks which gradually become more lofty as the traveller ascends the stream.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The old fort known as Dunvegan lies twelve long winter days’ travel to the south-west, and to reach it even in that time requires sustained and arduous exertion.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
Wolf-hunt
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From this reading The Buffalo Hills.--A fatal Quarrel.--The exiled Beavers.-- “At-tal-loo” deplores his wives.--A Cree Interior.--An attractive Camp.--I camp alone.--Cerf-vola without a Supper.--The Recreants return.--Dunvegan.--A Wolf-hunt.
