Chapter II

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

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

equally

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

(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 Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

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

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

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

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

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From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Viewing him from the present day, we might call him cruel and without feeling; but in those times men were taught not to show their feelings.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Viewing him from the present day, we might call him cruel and without feeling; but in those times men were taught not to show their feelings.

a period of 100 years

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

share the suffering of

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

disposed to believe on little evidence

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Viewing him from the present day, we might call him cruel and without feeling; but in those times men were taught not to show their feelings.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

wanted intensely

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

coming next after the seventeenth in position

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

lasting a long time

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Viewing him from the present day, we might call him cruel and without feeling; but in those times men were taught not to show their feelings.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Viewing him from the present day, we might call him cruel and without feeling; but in those times men were taught not to show their feelings.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Viewing him from the present day, we might call him cruel and without feeling; but in those times men were taught not to show their feelings.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

death of a person

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

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

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Viewing him from the present day, we might call him cruel and without feeling; but in those times men were taught not to show their feelings.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

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

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

hostile or indifferent to religion

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

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

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

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From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

the force of workers available

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

plural of “mixture” — (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Viewing him from the present day, we might call him cruel and without feeling; but in those times men were taught not to show their feelings.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

held or filled or in use

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

the state of being a parent

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

a course of conduct

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

the property of a continuous and connected period of time

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Viewing him from the present day, we might call him cruel and without feeling; but in those times men were taught not to show their feelings.

a state of extreme poverty

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Viewing him from the present day, we might call him cruel and without feeling; but in those times men were taught not to show their feelings.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Viewing him from the present day, we might call him cruel and without feeling; but in those times men were taught not to show their feelings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

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

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Viewing him from the present day, we might call him cruel and without feeling; but in those times men were taught not to show their feelings.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

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

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

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

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

hard to endure

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

not known

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

up to a particular time

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

under normal conditions

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Viewing him from the present day, we might call him cruel and without feeling; but in those times men were taught not to show their feelings.

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From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

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

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Viewing him from the present day, we might call him cruel and without feeling; but in those times men were taught not to show their feelings.

showing signs of much wear or use

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Viewing him from the present day, we might call him cruel and without feeling; but in those times men were taught not to show their feelings.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.

which person or people

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Traders and voyageurs alike suffered every privation, the cold of winter, the heat of summer, and finally, by incredible persistence, beat out the path of discovery during all seasons, until it became a well-worn trail; all to penetrate the great unknown, which might contain everything that the trader desired.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The traders, usually of English and American parentage, associated themselves with the French voyageurs, or _coureurs des bois_, whom Masson describes as “those heroes of the prairie and forest, regular mixtures of good and evil, extravagant by nature, at the same time grave and gay, cruel and compassionate; as credulous as superstitious, and always irreligious.”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The man who lived in those times and under those conditions was brave and enduring without trying to be; he was alert and quick to act, and unwearying in overcoming obstacles.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading ALEXANDER HENRY I The fur trade, which occupied many worthy men during the eighteenth and first half of the nineteenth century, forms a romantic and interesting part of the early history of our country.