Mowat

[ moh-uht ]

/ ˈmoʊ ət /

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Farley (McGill), 1921–2014, Canadian writer.

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Question 1 of 7

“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

Then recalled Farley Mowat marking territory this way in his famous book Never Cry Wolf.
Peter Worthington's Losing Battle With Raccoons|David Frum|May 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
With the sanction of the government, Mowat cancelled the contract on April 1, 1864, and began negotiations for a new contract.
The History of the Post Office in British North America|William Smith
This point is made very plain by some of the beautiful estate maps edited by Mr Mowat.
Domesday Book and Beyond|Frederic William Maitland
“It is that,” replied Mowat, who could hardly have replied otherwise, for the fact did not admit of a doubt.
The Walrus Hunters|R.M. Ballantyne

Oliver Mowat made a closely reasoned speech on the same side.
George Brown|John Lewis
The Hon. Oliver Mowat was pleased with the patriotic spirit displayed in the poems.
Poems of James McIntyre|James McIntyre