17
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From this reading 17.
1865
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From this reading Far away in merry England under its soft and sunny skies, a boy was born in 1865--Wilfred T. Grenfell.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the “catch” is poor there is much suffering, and the children are clothed and fed more poorly than usual.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Far away in merry England under its soft and sunny skies, a boy was born in 1865--Wilfred T. Grenfell.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
brought into existence
From this reading Far away in merry England under its soft and sunny skies, a boy was born in 1865--Wilfred T. Grenfell.
a youthful male person
From this reading Far away in merry England under its soft and sunny skies, a boy was born in 1865--Wilfred T. Grenfell.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The warm, bright days are few, and there are no swimming holes or long, delightful summer vacations and picnics for boys and girls.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The warm, bright days are few, and there are no swimming holes or long, delightful summer vacations and picnics for boys and girls.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading When the “catch” is poor there is much suffering, and the children are clothed and fed more poorly than usual.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading When the “catch” is poor there is much suffering, and the children are clothed and fed more poorly than usual.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading When the “catch” is poor there is much suffering, and the children are clothed and fed more poorly than usual.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The warm, bright days are few, and there are no swimming holes or long, delightful summer vacations and picnics for boys and girls.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The warm, bright days are few, and there are no swimming holes or long, delightful summer vacations and picnics for boys and girls.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Far away in merry England under its soft and sunny skies, a boy was born in 1865--Wilfred T. Grenfell.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far away in merry England under its soft and sunny skies, a boy was born in 1865--Wilfred T. Grenfell.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading When the “catch” is poor there is much suffering, and the children are clothed and fed more poorly than usual.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The warm, bright days are few, and there are no swimming holes or long, delightful summer vacations and picnics for boys and girls.
fisherfolk
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From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
brought together in one place
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The warm, bright days are few, and there are no swimming holes or long, delightful summer vacations and picnics for boys and girls.
GRENFELL
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From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
harvestsnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəsts/
plural of “harvest” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading The warm, bright days are few, and there are no swimming holes or long, delightful summer vacations and picnics for boys and girls.
icebergsnounUS /ˈaɪsbərɡz/
plural of “iceberg” — a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the “catch” is poor there is much suffering, and the children are clothed and fed more poorly than usual.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Far away in merry England under its soft and sunny skies, a boy was born in 1865--Wilfred T. Grenfell.
LabradornounUS /ˈlæbrədɔːr/
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 GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The warm, bright days are few, and there are no swimming holes or long, delightful summer vacations and picnics for boys and girls.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
MEDICALadjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Far away in merry England under its soft and sunny skies, a boy was born in 1865--Wilfred T. Grenfell.
MISSIONARYnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the “catch” is poor there is much suffering, and the children are clothed and fed more poorly than usual.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When the “catch” is poor there is much suffering, and the children are clothed and fed more poorly than usual.
not any; not one
From this reading The warm, bright days are few, and there are no swimming holes or long, delightful summer vacations and picnics for boys and girls.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
opalescentadjective
having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
picnicsnounUS /ˈpɪknɪks/
plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading The warm, bright days are few, and there are no swimming holes or long, delightful summer vacations and picnics for boys and girls.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading When the “catch” is poor there is much suffering, and the children are clothed and fed more poorly than usual.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Far away in merry England under its soft and sunny skies, a boy was born in 1865--Wilfred T. Grenfell.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Far away in merry England under its soft and sunny skies, a boy was born in 1865--Wilfred T. Grenfell.
a state of acute pain
From this reading When the “catch” is poor there is much suffering, and the children are clothed and fed more poorly than usual.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The warm, bright days are few, and there are no swimming holes or long, delightful summer vacations and picnics for boys and girls.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Far away in merry England under its soft and sunny skies, a boy was born in 1865--Wilfred T. Grenfell.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading The warm, bright days are few, and there are no swimming holes or long, delightful summer vacations and picnics for boys and girls.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Far away in merry England under its soft and sunny skies, a boy was born in 1865--Wilfred T. Grenfell.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When the “catch” is poor there is much suffering, and the children are clothed and fed more poorly than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the “catch” is poor there is much suffering, and the children are clothed and fed more poorly than usual.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Far away in merry England under its soft and sunny skies, a boy was born in 1865--Wilfred T. Grenfell.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When the “catch” is poor there is much suffering, and the children are clothed and fed more poorly than usual.
vacationsnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “vacation” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The warm, bright days are few, and there are no swimming holes or long, delightful summer vacations and picnics for boys and girls.
precisely as stated
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The warm, bright days are few, and there are no swimming holes or long, delightful summer vacations and picnics for boys and girls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Far away in merry England under its soft and sunny skies, a boy was born in 1865--Wilfred T. Grenfell.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
at the time that
From this reading When the “catch” is poor there is much suffering, and the children are clothed and fed more poorly than usual.
in or at the place that
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
which person or people
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
Wilfred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far away in merry England under its soft and sunny skies, a boy was born in 1865--Wilfred T. Grenfell.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading GRENFELL, MEDICAL MISSIONARY Where the bitter winds of the north Atlantic sweep over the coast of Labrador, and the giant icebergs slowly sail in their opalescent majesty through the waters of the ocean, like phantom ships or dream palaces, lies a country inhabited by very poor fisherfolk, who depend upon the scanty harvests gathered from the waters for their living.
