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 The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

in the past

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

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

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

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From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

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

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

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

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The few spelling mistakes have been retained, including St. Johns for St. John's (Newfoundland).

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

offering little or no hope

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading Much of the dialogue is dialect.

a conversation between two persons

From this reading Much of the dialogue is dialect.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

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

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

being one more than seven

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The few spelling mistakes have been retained, including St. Johns for St. John's (Newfoundland).

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The few spelling mistakes have been retained, including St. Johns for St. John's (Newfoundland).

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

a state of high honor

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

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

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The few spelling mistakes have been retained, including St. Johns for St. John's (Newfoundland).

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

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 sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

ten 10s

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

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

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading The few spelling mistakes have been retained, including St. Johns for St. John's (Newfoundland).

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

From this reading Much of the dialogue is dialect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

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

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The few spelling mistakes have been retained, including St. Johns for St. John's (Newfoundland).

United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930)

From this reading The few spelling mistakes have been retained, including St. Johns for St. John's (Newfoundland).

and nothing more

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

the mainland part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the eastern part of the large Labrador-Ungava Peninsula in northeastern Canada

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading The few spelling mistakes have been retained, including St. Johns for St. John's (Newfoundland).

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much of the dialogue is dialect.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland

From this reading The few spelling mistakes have been retained, including St. Johns for St. John's (Newfoundland).

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Much of the dialogue is dialect.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading The few spelling mistakes have been retained, including St. Johns for St. John's (Newfoundland).

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading The few spelling mistakes have been retained, including St. Johns for St. John's (Newfoundland).

light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

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

From this reading The few spelling mistakes have been retained, including St. Johns for St. John's (Newfoundland).

be standing; be upright

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

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

From this reading Much of the dialogue is dialect.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

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

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

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

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

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

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

not yet discovered

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

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

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

not known

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

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

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

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

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

coated with whitewash

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading The sun was just setting in a radiance of glory behind the dark spruce forest that hid the great unknown, unexplored Labrador wilderness which stretched away a thousand miles to the rocky shores of Hudson's Bay and the bleak desolation of Ungava.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With their back to the forest and the setting sun, drawn up in martial line stood the eight or ten whitewashed log buildings of the Hudson's Bay Company Post, just as they had stood for a hundred years, and just as they stand to-day, looking out upon the wide waters of Eskimo Bay, which now, reflecting the glow of the setting sun, shone red and sparkling like a sea of rubies.

a late time of life

From this reading Author of _The Lure of the Labrador Wild_ _To My Sisters Annie and Jessie_ It was an evening in early September twenty years ago.