Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

later than; following

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

cause to slow down or get stuck

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

in a critical manner

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

placed crosswise

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

lively and spirited

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

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 In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

divisible by two

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

with the head foremost

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

an extemporaneous speech or remark

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

past form of “laud” — praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

most important element

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

a town in western Alaska on the southern coast of the Seward Peninsula; an important center of an Alaskan gold rush at the beginning of the 20th century

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

and nothing more

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

relatively far from a center or middle

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

above and across; more than

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

without respect; in a disdainful manner

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

filled with shade

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

move hurridly

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

completely neat and clean

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

in a surreptitious manner

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

sweep across or over

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

a vast treeless plain in the Arctic regions where the subsoil is permanently frozen

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading On they would come, over the Bridge, and up the steep banks of Dry Creek, turning into Front Street, and dashing down that main thoroughfare at a pace that took little heed of city speed limits.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

at the time that

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

in or at the place that

From this reading There were many pleasant diversions in this daily training; visits to the outlying camps, where they were lauded and petted by the miners, and surreptitiously banqueted by the camp cooks.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading In winter this is, however, a wide sweep of spotless snow crossed by well-defined trails--and it was here that the dogs were given their exercise.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH THE FLIGHT OF TIME The town of Nome, extending along the shore of Bering Sea for nearly two miles, is not built back to any extent on the tundra, which stretches away, a bog in summer, to the low-lying hills in the distance.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Then there were impromptu races into town if by chance they encountered other teams coming back after the day's work; when the leaders, eying one another critically, even scornfully, would, without so much as a bark by way of discussion, start headlong for Nome, which was visible in the shadowy gray twilight only by its curling smoke and twinkling lights.