Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

later than; following

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

anew

From this reading Now and again they came upon a ridge of ice piled up by the tide, and then it was necessary to lift at the _komatiks_ and help the dogs.

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

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Presently the ice hummocks were left behind and the smooth, white surface of the frozen bay stretched out before them.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Presently the ice hummocks were left behind and the smooth, white surface of the frozen bay stretched out before them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now and again they came upon a ridge of ice piled up by the tide, and then it was necessary to lift at the _komatiks_ and help the dogs.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Now and again they came upon a ridge of ice piled up by the tide, and then it was necessary to lift at the _komatiks_ and help the dogs.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

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 JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading Presently the ice hummocks were left behind and the smooth, white surface of the frozen bay stretched out before them.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

the act of departing

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

exerting control or influence

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Now and again they came upon a ridge of ice piled up by the tide, and then it was necessary to lift at the _komatiks_ and help the dogs.

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

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

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

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Presently the ice hummocks were left behind and the smooth, white surface of the frozen bay stretched out before them.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading Now and again they came upon a ridge of ice piled up by the tide, and then it was necessary to lift at the _komatiks_ and help the dogs.

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

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

full of life and energy

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

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 But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

absolutely essential

From this reading Now and again they came upon a ridge of ice piled up by the tide, and then it was necessary to lift at the _komatiks_ and help the dogs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now and again they came upon a ridge of ice piled up by the tide, and then it was necessary to lift at the _komatiks_ and help the dogs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

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

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Presently the ice hummocks were left behind and the smooth, white surface of the frozen bay stretched out before them.

above and across; more than

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading Now and again they came upon a ridge of ice piled up by the tide, and then it was necessary to lift at the _komatiks_ and help the dogs.

in the near future

From this reading Presently the ice hummocks were left behind and the smooth, white surface of the frozen bay stretched out before them.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Now and again they came upon a ridge of ice piled up by the tide, and then it was necessary to lift at the _komatiks_ and help the dogs.

plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

transport in a sleigh

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading Presently the ice hummocks were left behind and the smooth, white surface of the frozen bay stretched out before them.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

make steady

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Presently the ice hummocks were left behind and the smooth, white surface of the frozen bay stretched out before them.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Presently the ice hummocks were left behind and the smooth, white surface of the frozen bay stretched out before them.

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

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

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Presently the ice hummocks were left behind and the smooth, white surface of the frozen bay stretched out before them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Now and again they came upon a ridge of ice piled up by the tide, and then it was necessary to lift at the _komatiks_ and help the dogs.

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

From this reading Now and again they came upon a ridge of ice piled up by the tide, and then it was necessary to lift at the _komatiks_ and help the dogs.

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

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Now and again they came upon a ridge of ice piled up by the tide, and then it was necessary to lift at the _komatiks_ and help the dogs.

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

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

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

From this reading Now and again they came upon a ridge of ice piled up by the tide, and then it was necessary to lift at the _komatiks_ and help the dogs.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

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

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

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

From this reading Presently the ice hummocks were left behind and the smooth, white surface of the frozen bay stretched out before them.

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

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

during the time that

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.

a Caucasian

From this reading Presently the ice hummocks were left behind and the smooth, white surface of the frozen bay stretched out before them.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The snow which covered the ice had been beaten down and hard packed by the wind, and the sledge runners slid over its surface so easily that the dogs increased their pace to a steady, rapid trot.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading But it was not long before the first excitement of going upon a journey wore off, and after their manner the animals, with tails curled over their backs, settled down to a steady pulling.

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

From this reading JIMMY'S SACRIFICE For a little way the dogs traveled at a gallop, and Bobby and Skipper Ed had lively work while this lasted, guiding the _komatiks_ between the ice hummocks.