To the utmost degree (modifying an adjective).
In the period before contact with Europeans (especially with reference to peoples subjected to colonization).
From or in the earliest known times.
By indigenous Canadians (often capitalized in this sense).
With predicative adjectives.
With adverbs of manner.
With plain adjectives, past participles, and adverbs.
Before a noun preceded by an indefinite article; now often with ironic implications that the noun in question is particularly noteworthy or remarkable.
Before a noun preceded by the definite article.
To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat, rather.
Coming before the definite article and an attributive superlative.
With verbs, especially past participles.
With prepositional phrases and spatial adverbs.
With attributive adjectives, following an (especially indefinite) article; chiefly as expressing contrast, difference etc.
Coming before the indefinite article and an attributive adjective. (Now largely merged with moderative senses, below.)
Preceding nouns introduced by the indefinite article. Chiefly in negative constructions.
Indicates agreement; exactly so.
A series of passes made with the cape to distract the bull.