Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

third-person singular of “accomplish” — put in effect

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

(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 big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

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

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

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

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading By HULBERT FOOTNER Author of "The Fur Bringers" etc.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

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From this reading By HULBERT FOOTNER Author of "The Fur Bringers" etc.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By HULBERT FOOTNER Author of "The Fur Bringers" etc.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

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From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

in or to another place

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

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From this reading By HULBERT FOOTNER Author of "The Fur Bringers" etc.

divisible by two

From this reading Why, at Fort Enterprise they even have a sidewalk, the only one north of fifty-five!

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

enclose with a fence

From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

being five more than fifty

From this reading Why, at Fort Enterprise they even have a sidewalk, the only one north of fifty-five!

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

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From this reading By HULBERT FOOTNER Author of "The Fur Bringers" etc.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading By HULBERT FOOTNER Author of "The Fur Bringers" etc.

an association of criminals

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

assemble or get together

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

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From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

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From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

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

From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Why, at Fort Enterprise they even have a sidewalk, the only one north of fifty-five!

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

From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

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From this reading By HULBERT FOOTNER Author of "The Fur Bringers" etc.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

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

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

that cannot be entirely consumed or used up

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

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From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By HULBERT FOOTNER Author of "The Fur Bringers" etc.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Why, at Fort Enterprise they even have a sidewalk, the only one north of fifty-five!

and nothing more

From this reading Why, at Fort Enterprise they even have a sidewalk, the only one north of fifty-five!

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From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

on the contrary

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading Why, at Fort Enterprise they even have a sidewalk, the only one north of fifty-five!

a boat propelled by a steam engine

From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

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From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

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

From this reading By HULBERT FOOTNER Author of "The Fur Bringers" etc.

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

From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

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

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!

having a coating of stain or varnish

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

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

From this reading On a January afternoon, as darkness was beginning to gather, the "gang" sat around the stove in the Company store at Fort Enterprise discussing that inexhaustible question, the probable arrival of the mail.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, at Fort Enterprise they even have a sidewalk, the only one north of fifty-five!

in the company of; together with

From this reading The big lofty store, with its glass front, its electric lights, its stock of expensive goods set forth on varnished shelves, suggested a city emporium rather than the Company's most north-westerly post, nearly a thousand miles from civilization; but human energy accomplishes seeming miracles in the North as elsewhere, and John Gaviller the trader was above all an energetic man.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Throughout the entire North they point with pride to Gaviller's flour mill, his big steamboat, his great yellow clap-boarded house--two storeys and attic, and a fence of palings around it!