6th
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From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
anew
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Upon the sled was loaded about six hundred pounds of provisions, dog-meat, blankets and other dunnage, all securely lashed on within a canvas wrapper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading The driver who had charge of the team was a tall young half-breed, named Arthur Omen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
being joined in close association
From this reading Our team consisted of six Eskimo dogs, attached tandem fashion to a sled twelve feet long and a foot and a half wide.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Upon the sled was loaded about six hundred pounds of provisions, dog-meat, blankets and other dunnage, all securely lashed on within a canvas wrapper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Upon the sled was loaded about six hundred pounds of provisions, dog-meat, blankets and other dunnage, all securely lashed on within a canvas wrapper.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The driver who had charge of the team was a tall young half-breed, named Arthur Omen.
ChurchillnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Our team consisted of six Eskimo dogs, attached tandem fashion to a sled twelve feet long and a foot and a half wide.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
dog-meat
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From this reading Upon the sled was loaded about six hundred pounds of provisions, dog-meat, blankets and other dunnage, all securely lashed on within a canvas wrapper.
DOG-SLEDS
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From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Our team consisted of six Eskimo dogs, attached tandem fashion to a sled twelve feet long and a foot and a half wide.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The driver who had charge of the team was a tall young half-breed, named Arthur Omen.
dunnage
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From this reading Upon the sled was loaded about six hundred pounds of provisions, dog-meat, blankets and other dunnage, all securely lashed on within a canvas wrapper.
EskimonounUS /ˈeskəmoʊ/
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 Our team consisted of six Eskimo dogs, attached tandem fashion to a sled twelve feet long and a foot and a half wide.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Our team consisted of six Eskimo dogs, attached tandem fashion to a sled twelve feet long and a foot and a half wide.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Our team consisted of six Eskimo dogs, attached tandem fashion to a sled twelve feet long and a foot and a half wide.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Our team consisted of six Eskimo dogs, attached tandem fashion to a sled twelve feet long and a foot and a half wide.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The driver who had charge of the team was a tall young half-breed, named Arthur Omen.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Our team consisted of six Eskimo dogs, attached tandem fashion to a sled twelve feet long and a foot and a half wide.
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading The driver who had charge of the team was a tall young half-breed, named Arthur Omen.
hewnadjectiveUS /hjuːn/
cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
ten 10s
From this reading Upon the sled was loaded about six hundred pounds of provisions, dog-meat, blankets and other dunnage, all securely lashed on within a canvas wrapper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Upon the sled was loaded about six hundred pounds of provisions, dog-meat, blankets and other dunnage, all securely lashed on within a canvas wrapper.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Upon the sled was loaded about six hundred pounds of provisions, dog-meat, blankets and other dunnage, all securely lashed on within a canvas wrapper.
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 Our team consisted of six Eskimo dogs, attached tandem fashion to a sled twelve feet long and a foot and a half wide.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The driver who had charge of the team was a tall young half-breed, named Arthur Omen.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
OmennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading The driver who had charge of the team was a tall young half-breed, named Arthur Omen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Upon the sled was loaded about six hundred pounds of provisions, dog-meat, blankets and other dunnage, all securely lashed on within a canvas wrapper.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our team consisted of six Eskimo dogs, attached tandem fashion to a sled twelve feet long and a foot and a half wide.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Upon the sled was loaded about six hundred pounds of provisions, dog-meat, blankets and other dunnage, all securely lashed on within a canvas wrapper.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Upon the sled was loaded about six hundred pounds of provisions, dog-meat, blankets and other dunnage, all securely lashed on within a canvas wrapper.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading Upon the sled was loaded about six hundred pounds of provisions, dog-meat, blankets and other dunnage, all securely lashed on within a canvas wrapper.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Our team consisted of six Eskimo dogs, attached tandem fashion to a sled twelve feet long and a foot and a half wide.
slednounUS /sled/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Our team consisted of six Eskimo dogs, attached tandem fashion to a sled twelve feet long and a foot and a half wide.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
SNOWSHOESnounUS /ˈsnoʊʃuːz/
plural of “snowshoe” — a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The driver who had charge of the team was a tall young half-breed, named Arthur Omen.
tandemnounUS /ˈtændəm/
an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another
From this reading Our team consisted of six Eskimo dogs, attached tandem fashion to a sled twelve feet long and a foot and a half wide.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Our team consisted of six Eskimo dogs, attached tandem fashion to a sled twelve feet long and a foot and a half wide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Our team consisted of six Eskimo dogs, attached tandem fashion to a sled twelve feet long and a foot and a half wide.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the sled was loaded about six hundred pounds of provisions, dog-meat, blankets and other dunnage, all securely lashed on within a canvas wrapper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This sled was of the regular Eskimo type, the runners being formed of sticks hewn down to the dimensions of about two inches by six inches, and slightly curved up in front.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _ON SNOWSHOES AND DOG-SLEDS._ On the morning of the 6th of November, after a stay of seventeen days at Fort Churchill, we were again ready to set out for the south.
which person or people
From this reading The driver who had charge of the team was a tall young half-breed, named Arthur Omen.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Our team consisted of six Eskimo dogs, attached tandem fashion to a sled twelve feet long and a foot and a half wide.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Upon the sled was loaded about six hundred pounds of provisions, dog-meat, blankets and other dunnage, all securely lashed on within a canvas wrapper.
wrappernounUS /ˈræpər/
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading Upon the sled was loaded about six hundred pounds of provisions, dog-meat, blankets and other dunnage, all securely lashed on within a canvas wrapper.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The driver who had charge of the team was a tall young half-breed, named Arthur Omen.
