used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two or three nights afterwards, I redeemed my promise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
at or in or to any place
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
barnsnounUS /bɑːrnz/
plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
for the reason that
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
billetsnounUS /ˈbɪləts/
plural of “billet” — a short personal letter
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
without doubt or question
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
dominatingadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
most powerful or important or influential
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
exemplifiesverbUS /ɪɡˈzempləfaɪz/
third-person singular of “exemplify” — be characteristic of
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
set up or found
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
frontier-life
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From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
a single distinct event
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
the force of workers available
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Two or three nights afterwards, I redeemed my promise.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading Two or three nights afterwards, I redeemed my promise.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three nights afterwards, I redeemed my promise.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
redeemedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmd/
saved from the bondage of sin
From this reading Two or three nights afterwards, I redeemed my promise.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
express in words
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I choose this particular story, because it exemplifies, so clearly, their dominating sense of duty and the quiet fortitude in the face of danger and death, characteristic of their splendid record.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three nights afterwards, I redeemed my promise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three nights afterwards, I redeemed my promise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In one of the old barns, sitting on a low beam, with the men lying around in the straw, I related to them the grim tragedy of the Lost Patrol.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading * * * * * In the annals of frontier-life anywhere you like in the world, nothing can be found more filled with heroic incident in the performance of duty and the maintenance of a high prestige, than the history of our own Canadian Mounted Police.
YukonnounUS /ˈjuːkɑːn/
a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea
From this reading I was made to promise to tell "the bunch" a Yukon Story some evening after we got properly settled in our new billets.
