used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
AlaskansnounUS /əˈlæskənz/
plural of “alaskan” — a native or resident of Alaska
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
(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 FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
any thing at all
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
apaceadverbUS /əˈpeɪs/
(poetic, literary) quickly
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
for the reason that
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
bulletinsnounUS /ˈbʊlətənz/
plural of “bulletin” — a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The messages come continuously, keeping up the intense excitement from start to finish.
continuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəsli/
at every point
From this reading The messages come continuously, keeping up the intense excitement from start to finish.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
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 FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The messages come continuously, keeping up the intense excitement from start to finish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
FormaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The messages come continuously, keeping up the intense excitement from start to finish.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The messages come continuously, keeping up the intense excitement from start to finish.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
the force of workers available
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The messages come continuously, keeping up the intense excitement from start to finish.
a particular point in time
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
not any; not one
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
not one, and not any
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
ovationnounUS /oʊˈveɪʃən/
enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
partisannounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzən/
a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
go across or through
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
any competition
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
move hurridly
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The messages come continuously, keeping up the intense excitement from start to finish.
sunnier
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From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
SUPREMACYnounUS /səˈpreməsi/
power to dominate or defeat
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading No one, of course, settled down to anything serious, for business is practically suspended during the entire progress of the event, and a spirit of revelry is abroad.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The messages come continuously, keeping up the intense excitement from start to finish.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FOR THE SUPREMACY OF THE TRAIL Slowly the people returned to town after every team had received an ovation; for none was too partisan to give a hearty "God Speed" to all of the men and all of the dogs in the race--and favorites were, for the moment, forgotten.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
which person or people
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Formal and informal gatherings serve to pass the hours, while telephone reports from each village and road house are announced in all public places, and bulletins are posted at convenient points for men, women and children, who await the news with keen expectation.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Each day had brought word from the Outside that the Great Race was not forgotten by the Alaskans in sunnier lands; and because of this the excitement, as well as the purse, had grown apace.
