used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Southwest, he would rush through Favorable Lake, Deer Lake, Little Trout, and unimportant waterways, until he reached Fort Alexander on a thumb of Lake Winnipeg (that three-hundred-mile terror).
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading From Sturgeon Lake, he would strike east to the north branch of the Sachigo, and follow that down to its junction with the main river.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
CLUTCHESnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Southwest, he would rush through Favorable Lake, Deer Lake, Little Trout, and unimportant waterways, until he reached Fort Alexander on a thumb of Lake Winnipeg (that three-hundred-mile terror).
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading As Peter Rainy expected to make the journey, the distance was nearer seven hundred miles.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From Sturgeon Lake, he would strike east to the north branch of the Sachigo, and follow that down to its junction with the main river.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading From Sturgeon Lake, he would strike east to the north branch of the Sachigo, and follow that down to its junction with the main river.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As Peter Rainy expected to make the journey, the distance was nearer seven hundred miles.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
FavorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Southwest, he would rush through Favorable Lake, Deer Lake, Little Trout, and unimportant waterways, until he reached Fort Alexander on a thumb of Lake Winnipeg (that three-hundred-mile terror).
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading From Sturgeon Lake, he would strike east to the north branch of the Sachigo, and follow that down to its junction with the main river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Sturgeon Lake, he would strike east to the north branch of the Sachigo, and follow that down to its junction with the main river.
hawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From Sturgeon Lake, he would strike east to the north branch of the Sachigo, and follow that down to its junction with the main river.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
ten 10s
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From Sturgeon Lake, he would strike east to the north branch of the Sachigo, and follow that down to its junction with the main river.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading As Peter Rainy expected to make the journey, the distance was nearer seven hundred miles.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading From Sturgeon Lake, he would strike east to the north branch of the Sachigo, and follow that down to its junction with the main river.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Southwest, he would rush through Favorable Lake, Deer Lake, Little Trout, and unimportant waterways, until he reached Fort Alexander on a thumb of Lake Winnipeg (that three-hundred-mile terror).
most important element
From this reading From Sturgeon Lake, he would strike east to the north branch of the Sachigo, and follow that down to its junction with the main river.
engage in
From this reading As Peter Rainy expected to make the journey, the distance was nearer seven hundred miles.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading As Peter Rainy expected to make the journey, the distance was nearer seven hundred miles.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading From Sturgeon Lake, he would strike east to the north branch of the Sachigo, and follow that down to its junction with the main river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Southwest, he would rush through Favorable Lake, Deer Lake, Little Trout, and unimportant waterways, until he reached Fort Alexander on a thumb of Lake Winnipeg (that three-hundred-mile terror).
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading As Peter Rainy expected to make the journey, the distance was nearer seven hundred miles.
RainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading As Peter Rainy expected to make the journey, the distance was nearer seven hundred miles.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Southwest, he would rush through Favorable Lake, Deer Lake, Little Trout, and unimportant waterways, until he reached Fort Alexander on a thumb of Lake Winnipeg (that three-hundred-mile terror).
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading From Sturgeon Lake, he would strike east to the north branch of the Sachigo, and follow that down to its junction with the main river.
move hurridly
From this reading Southwest, he would rush through Favorable Lake, Deer Lake, Little Trout, and unimportant waterways, until he reached Fort Alexander on a thumb of Lake Winnipeg (that three-hundred-mile terror).
Sachigo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From Sturgeon Lake, he would strike east to the north branch of the Sachigo, and follow that down to its junction with the main river.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading As Peter Rainy expected to make the journey, the distance was nearer seven hundred miles.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
southwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading From Sturgeon Lake, he would strike east to the north branch of the Sachigo, and follow that down to its junction with the main river.
SturgeonnounUS /ˈstɜːrdʒən/
large primitive fishes valued for their flesh and roe; widely distributed in the North Temperate Zone
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Southwest, he would rush through Favorable Lake, Deer Lake, Little Trout, and unimportant waterways, until he reached Fort Alexander on a thumb of Lake Winnipeg (that three-hundred-mile terror).
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
three-hundred-mile
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Southwest, he would rush through Favorable Lake, Deer Lake, Little Trout, and unimportant waterways, until he reached Fort Alexander on a thumb of Lake Winnipeg (that three-hundred-mile terror).
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading Southwest, he would rush through Favorable Lake, Deer Lake, Little Trout, and unimportant waterways, until he reached Fort Alexander on a thumb of Lake Winnipeg (that three-hundred-mile terror).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Peter Rainy expected to make the journey, the distance was nearer seven hundred miles.
TroutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading Southwest, he would rush through Favorable Lake, Deer Lake, Little Trout, and unimportant waterways, until he reached Fort Alexander on a thumb of Lake Winnipeg (that three-hundred-mile terror).
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading Southwest, he would rush through Favorable Lake, Deer Lake, Little Trout, and unimportant waterways, until he reached Fort Alexander on a thumb of Lake Winnipeg (that three-hundred-mile terror).
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Southwest, he would rush through Favorable Lake, Deer Lake, Little Trout, and unimportant waterways, until he reached Fort Alexander on a thumb of Lake Winnipeg (that three-hundred-mile terror).
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then, turning south, for two hundred miles, his would be a straight course up the Sachigo and through a chain of lakes that almost would carry him to Sandy Lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Peter Rainy expected to make the journey, the distance was nearer seven hundred miles.
waterwaysnounUS /ˈwɔːtərweɪz/
plural of “waterway” — a navigable body of water
From this reading Southwest, he would rush through Favorable Lake, Deer Lake, Little Trout, and unimportant waterways, until he reached Fort Alexander on a thumb of Lake Winnipeg (that three-hundred-mile terror).
WinnipegnounUS /ˈwɪnɪpəɡ/
the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
From this reading IN NEW CLUTCHES Four hundred and fifty miles southwest of Sturgeon Lake, as the hawk flies, is Winnipeg--formerly the Fort Carry of Hudson Bay fame, and before that the Fort Douglas of battle, murder, and sudden death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From Sturgeon Lake, he would strike east to the north branch of the Sachigo, and follow that down to its junction with the main river.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From Sturgeon Lake, he would strike east to the north branch of the Sachigo, and follow that down to its junction with the main river.
