1900
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From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
1st
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From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
AberdeennounUS /ˈæbərdiːn/
a town in western Washington
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
in the past
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He had written endless volumes on the Dominion, among the best known being _The Legends of the St. Lawrence_ and _Picturesque Quebec_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had written endless volumes on the Dominion, among the best known being _The Legends of the St. Lawrence_ and _Picturesque Quebec_.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had written endless volumes on the Dominion, among the best known being _The Legends of the St. Lawrence_ and _Picturesque Quebec_.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He had written endless volumes on the Dominion, among the best known being _The Legends of the St. Lawrence_ and _Picturesque Quebec_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading CANADIAN PEEPS Canada is the land of possibilities.
CANADIANadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading CANADIAN PEEPS Canada is the land of possibilities.
a period of 100 years
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
chroniclingverbUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklɪŋ/
-ing form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
DominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading He had written endless volumes on the Dominion, among the best known being _The Legends of the St. Lawrence_ and _Picturesque Quebec_.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading He had written endless volumes on the Dominion, among the best known being _The Legends of the St. Lawrence_ and _Picturesque Quebec_.
environsnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/
the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
filialadjectiveUS /ˈfɪliəl/
designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
fitlyadverb
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
Governor-General
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From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had written endless volumes on the Dominion, among the best known being _The Legends of the St. Lawrence_ and _Picturesque Quebec_.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had written endless volumes on the Dominion, among the best known being _The Legends of the St. Lawrence_ and _Picturesque Quebec_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
introductionsnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CANADIAN PEEPS Canada is the land of possibilities.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had written endless volumes on the Dominion, among the best known being _The Legends of the St. Lawrence_ and _Picturesque Quebec_.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading CANADIAN PEEPS Canada is the land of possibilities.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading He had written endless volumes on the Dominion, among the best known being _The Legends of the St. Lawrence_ and _Picturesque Quebec_.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
legendaryadjectiveUS /ˈledʒənderi/
so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
LegendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading He had written endless volumes on the Dominion, among the best known being _The Legends of the St. Lawrence_ and _Picturesque Quebec_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
lorenounUS /lɔːr/
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
Macpherson
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From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
MaplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
Moine
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From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CANADIAN PEEPS Canada is the land of possibilities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
PEEPSnounUS /piːps/
plural of “peep” — the short weak cry of a young bird
From this reading CANADIAN PEEPS Canada is the land of possibilities.
PicturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading He had written endless volumes on the Dominion, among the best known being _The Legends of the St. Lawrence_ and _Picturesque Quebec_.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading CANADIAN PEEPS Canada is the land of possibilities.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
term of address for a man
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
St
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From this reading He had written endless volumes on the Dominion, among the best known being _The Legends of the St. Lawrence_ and _Picturesque Quebec_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CANADIAN PEEPS Canada is the land of possibilities.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading “Nearly half a century ago James Macpherson Le Moine, advocate, and inspector of inland revenue for the district of Quebec, published a modest little volume of historical and legendary lore relating to the city and environs of Quebec, under the title of _Maple Leaves_.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading He had written endless volumes on the Dominion, among the best known being _The Legends of the St. Lawrence_ and _Picturesque Quebec_.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
which person or people
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On September 1st, 1900, I landed at Quebec, with introductions from the late Governor-General of Canada (the Earl of Aberdeen), to be warmly welcomed by the great historian of that country, Sir James Le Moine.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading As to the writings of this Canadian “worthy,” to quote the word fitly describing him, the following extract from an article dealing with them will best explain to some who may not know what a work of filial love was his in chronicling the history of his native province.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He had written endless volumes on the Dominion, among the best known being _The Legends of the St. Lawrence_ and _Picturesque Quebec_.
