used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The traders, who leave Montreal in the beginning of May, usually arrive here about the middle of June.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The traders, who leave Montreal in the beginning of May, usually arrive here about the middle of June.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Upwards of twelve hundred men are thus assembled, every summer, in this remote wilderness; and live together, for several days, in a comfortable and convivial manner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The traders, who leave Montreal in the beginning of May, usually arrive here about the middle of June.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This place is called the _Grande Portage_.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Upwards of twelve hundred men are thus assembled, every summer, in this remote wilderness; and live together, for several days, in a comfortable and convivial manner.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
convivialadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪviəl/
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
From this reading Upwards of twelve hundred men are thus assembled, every summer, in this remote wilderness; and live together, for several days, in a comfortable and convivial manner.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Upwards of twelve hundred men are thus assembled, every summer, in this remote wilderness; and live together, for several days, in a comfortable and convivial manner.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Upwards of twelve hundred men are thus assembled, every summer, in this remote wilderness; and live together, for several days, in a comfortable and convivial manner.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
Grande
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From this reading This place is called the _Grande Portage_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The traders, who leave Montreal in the beginning of May, usually arrive here about the middle of June.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
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From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The traders, who leave Montreal in the beginning of May, usually arrive here about the middle of June.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
go away from a place
From this reading The traders, who leave Montreal in the beginning of May, usually arrive here about the middle of June.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Upwards of twelve hundred men are thus assembled, every summer, in this remote wilderness; and live together, for several days, in a comfortable and convivial manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Upwards of twelve hundred men are thus assembled, every summer, in this remote wilderness; and live together, for several days, in a comfortable and convivial manner.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The traders, who leave Montreal in the beginning of May, usually arrive here about the middle of June.
the force of workers available
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The traders, who leave Montreal in the beginning of May, usually arrive here about the middle of June.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading The traders, who leave Montreal in the beginning of May, usually arrive here about the middle of June.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
North-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
north-western
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From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This place is called the _Grande Portage_.
PortagenounUS /ˈpɔːrtədʒ/
the cost of carrying or transporting
From this reading This place is called the _Grande Portage_.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Upwards of twelve hundred men are thus assembled, every summer, in this remote wilderness; and live together, for several days, in a comfortable and convivial manner.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Upwards of twelve hundred men are thus assembled, every summer, in this remote wilderness; and live together, for several days, in a comfortable and convivial manner.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This place is called the _Grande Portage_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Near the north-western shore of Lake Superior, and beneath a hill, three or four hundred feet in height, is a fort, containing several houses, erected for the accommodation of the North-west Company and their clerks.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Upwards of twelve hundred men are thus assembled, every summer, in this remote wilderness; and live together, for several days, in a comfortable and convivial manner.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Upwards of twelve hundred men are thus assembled, every summer, in this remote wilderness; and live together, for several days, in a comfortable and convivial manner.
in the direction of
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading The traders, who leave Montreal in the beginning of May, usually arrive here about the middle of June.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Upwards of twelve hundred men are thus assembled, every summer, in this remote wilderness; and live together, for several days, in a comfortable and convivial manner.
UpwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Upwards of twelve hundred men are thus assembled, every summer, in this remote wilderness; and live together, for several days, in a comfortable and convivial manner.
under normal conditions
From this reading The traders, who leave Montreal in the beginning of May, usually arrive here about the middle of June.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
which person or people
From this reading The traders, who leave Montreal in the beginning of May, usually arrive here about the middle of June.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Upwards of twelve hundred men are thus assembled, every summer, in this remote wilderness; and live together, for several days, in a comfortable and convivial manner.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading They are met by men who had spent the winter in the establishments; towards the north, and from whom they receive the furs which had been collected in the course of their winter traffic.
