Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

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

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

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

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

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From this reading UNGAVA, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading UNGAVA, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

for the most part

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

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From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

possessive form of “hudson” — a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

clarify by giving an example of

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

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

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Introduction.

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

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading UNGAVA, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

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 The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

plural of “modification” — the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

absolutely essential

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

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

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading UNGAVA, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

easily deciphered

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

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 The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

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 If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

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

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

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

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

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

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

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

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

plural of “transformation” — a qualitative change

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

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From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

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From this reading UNGAVA, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

creating fabric

From this reading Most of its major incidents are facts--fiction being employed chiefly for the purpose of weaving these facts into a readable form.

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

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

which person or people

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The following story is intended to illustrate one of the many phases of the fur-trader's life in those wild regions of North America which surround Hudson's Bay.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."

in the company of; together with

From this reading If this volume should chance to fall into the hands of any of those who acted a part in the first settlement of Ungava, we trust that they will forgive the liberty that has been taken with their persons and adventures, remembering that transpositions, modifications, and transformations are necessary in constructing a tale out of the "raw material."