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Chapter XVII
THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_. "_La voilà_!" said Tête Gris. "Here she sits, this canoe, eager to go on. 'Tis forward again, _mes amis_! Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'Tis forward again, _mes amis_!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'Tis forward again, _mes amis_!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Here she sits, this canoe, eager to go on.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.”
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From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'Tis forward again, _mes amis_!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.
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From this reading 'Tis forward again, _mes amis_!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading "Here she sits, this canoe, eager to go on.
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From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.
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From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading "Here she sits, this canoe, eager to go on.
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From this reading Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.
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From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'Tis forward again, _mes amis_!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here she sits, this canoe, eager to go on.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading "_La voilà_!" said Tête Gris.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Here she sits, this canoe, eager to go on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading "_La voilà_!" said Tête Gris.
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From this reading 'Tis forward again, _mes amis_!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading Forward once more; and glad enough am I for this day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading "_La voilà_!" said Tête Gris.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here she sits, this canoe, eager to go on.
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From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading "Here she sits, this canoe, eager to go on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Here she sits, this canoe, eager to go on.
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From this reading 'Tis forward again, _mes amis_!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
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From this reading "_La voilà_!" said Tête Gris.
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From this reading "_La voilà_!" said Tête Gris.
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From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
which person or people
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PATHWAY OF THE WATERS The news of the intended departure was received with joy by the crew of _voyageurs_, who, on the warning of an instant, fell forthwith to the simple tasks of breaking camp and storing the accustomed bales and bundles in their places in the great _canot du Nord_.
