(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 Nearly all had small packs on their backs, as though the provisions secured had been distributed around evenly.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Nearly all had small packs on their backs, as though the provisions secured had been distributed around evenly.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading One of the first to greet the arrivals was Donald McTavish.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nearly all had small packs on their backs, as though the provisions secured had been distributed around evenly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of the procession came two or three wounded trappers, supported by their comrades.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Nearly all had small packs on their backs, as though the provisions secured had been distributed around evenly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nearly all had small packs on their backs, as though the provisions secured had been distributed around evenly.
BrotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading THE BROTHERS One by one, exhausted, but joyful, the trappers of the Free-Traders' Brotherhood straggled into their long-sought camp.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE BROTHERS One by one, exhausted, but joyful, the trappers of the Free-Traders' Brotherhood straggled into their long-sought camp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BROTHERS One by one, exhausted, but joyful, the trappers of the Free-Traders' Brotherhood straggled into their long-sought camp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BROTHERS One by one, exhausted, but joyful, the trappers of the Free-Traders' Brotherhood straggled into their long-sought camp.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the end of the procession came two or three wounded trappers, supported by their comrades.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE BROTHERS One by one, exhausted, but joyful, the trappers of the Free-Traders' Brotherhood straggled into their long-sought camp.
Charley
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From this reading In the lead, as usual, was Charley Seguis.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At the end of the procession came two or three wounded trappers, supported by their comrades.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading Nearly all had small packs on their backs, as though the provisions secured had been distributed around evenly.
Donald
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From this reading One of the first to greet the arrivals was Donald McTavish.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of the procession came two or three wounded trappers, supported by their comrades.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading Nearly all had small packs on their backs, as though the provisions secured had been distributed around evenly.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading THE BROTHERS One by one, exhausted, but joyful, the trappers of the Free-Traders' Brotherhood straggled into their long-sought camp.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One of the first to greet the arrivals was Donald McTavish.
Free-Traders
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From this reading THE BROTHERS One by one, exhausted, but joyful, the trappers of the Free-Traders' Brotherhood straggled into their long-sought camp.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading One of the first to greet the arrivals was Donald McTavish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nearly all had small packs on their backs, as though the provisions secured had been distributed around evenly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the lead, as usual, was Charley Seguis.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE BROTHERS One by one, exhausted, but joyful, the trappers of the Free-Traders' Brotherhood straggled into their long-sought camp.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading THE BROTHERS One by one, exhausted, but joyful, the trappers of the Free-Traders' Brotherhood straggled into their long-sought camp.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading In the lead, as usual, was Charley Seguis.
long-sought
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From this reading THE BROTHERS One by one, exhausted, but joyful, the trappers of the Free-Traders' Brotherhood straggled into their long-sought camp.
McTavish
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From this reading One of the first to greet the arrivals was Donald McTavish.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly all had small packs on their backs, as though the provisions secured had been distributed around evenly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BROTHERS One by one, exhausted, but joyful, the trappers of the Free-Traders' Brotherhood straggled into their long-sought camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nearly all had small packs on their backs, as though the provisions secured had been distributed around evenly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BROTHERS One by one, exhausted, but joyful, the trappers of the Free-Traders' Brotherhood straggled into their long-sought camp.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At the end of the procession came two or three wounded trappers, supported by their comrades.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading Nearly all had small packs on their backs, as though the provisions secured had been distributed around evenly.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading At the end of the procession came two or three wounded trappers, supported by their comrades.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Nearly all had small packs on their backs, as though the provisions secured had been distributed around evenly.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Nearly all had small packs on their backs, as though the provisions secured had been distributed around evenly.
Seguis
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From this reading In the lead, as usual, was Charley Seguis.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nearly all had small packs on their backs, as though the provisions secured had been distributed around evenly.
straggledverbUS /ˈstræɡəld/
past form of “straggle” — wander from a direct or straight course
From this reading THE BROTHERS One by one, exhausted, but joyful, the trappers of the Free-Traders' Brotherhood straggled into their long-sought camp.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading At the end of the procession came two or three wounded trappers, supported by their comrades.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BROTHERS One by one, exhausted, but joyful, the trappers of the Free-Traders' Brotherhood straggled into their long-sought camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BROTHERS One by one, exhausted, but joyful, the trappers of the Free-Traders' Brotherhood straggled into their long-sought camp.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nearly all had small packs on their backs, as though the provisions secured had been distributed around evenly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At the end of the procession came two or three wounded trappers, supported by their comrades.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the first to greet the arrivals was Donald McTavish.
trappersnounUS /ˈtræpərz/
plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading THE BROTHERS One by one, exhausted, but joyful, the trappers of the Free-Traders' Brotherhood straggled into their long-sought camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the end of the procession came two or three wounded trappers, supported by their comrades.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading In the lead, as usual, was Charley Seguis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the lead, as usual, was Charley Seguis.
people who are wounded
From this reading At the end of the procession came two or three wounded trappers, supported by their comrades.
