Chapter XV

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

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

(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 wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

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

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

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

From this reading They are the bear, the moose, and the beaver.

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

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

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From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

have

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

the soft brown fur of the beaver

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

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

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

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From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

wanted intensely

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

the act of consuming food

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

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

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Three animals have made their homes on the shores of the Peace River and its tributaries.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

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

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Three animals have made their homes on the shores of the Peace River and its tributaries.

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

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

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

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

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

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

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

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

immediately past

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

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 first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Three animals have made their homes on the shores of the Peace River and its tributaries.

a written proposal or reminder

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

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

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Three animals have made their homes on the shores of the Peace River and its tributaries.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

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

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

third-person singular of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Three animals have made their homes on the shores of the Peace River and its tributaries.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

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From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

not in physical motion

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

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

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Three animals have made their homes on the shores of the Peace River and its tributaries.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They are the bear, the moose, and the beaver.

something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three animals have made their homes on the shores of the Peace River and its tributaries.

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

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

plural of “tributary” — a branch that flows into the main stream

From this reading Three animals have made their homes on the shores of the Peace River and its tributaries.

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

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

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

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading All are valuable to the Indian for their flesh, fur, or skin; all come to as great perfection here as in any part of the American continent.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

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

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The first and last named go to sleep in the long winter months, but the moose still roams the woods and willow banks, feeding with his flesh the forts and the Indians along the entire river.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading The wild animals of the Peace River.--Indian method of hunting the moose.--Twa-poos.--The beaver.--The bear.--Bear’s butter.--A bear’s hug and how it ended.--Fort St. John.-- The river awakes.--A rose without a thorn.--Nigger Dan.-- A threatening letter.--I issue a Judicial Memorandum.-- Its effect is all that could be desired.--Working up the Peace River.