adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
adjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/
past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it was at this moment that Jack Kearns suggested poker.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And it was at this moment that Jack Kearns suggested poker.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
Bettles
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From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
bluff-featured
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From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
Chilcoot
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From this reading The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
CirclenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
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 The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
FortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
head-reaches
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From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
ice-run
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading And it was at this moment that Jack Kearns suggested poker.
Kearns
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From this reading And it was at this moment that Jack Kearns suggested poker.
Koyokuk
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From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
MilenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading And it was at this moment that Jack Kearns suggested poker.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
PassverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading And it was at this moment that Jack Kearns suggested poker.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
sawmillnounUS /ˈsɔːmɪl/
a large sawing machine
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
SixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
sledded
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From this reading The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading And it was at this moment that Jack Kearns suggested poker.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it was at this moment that Jack Kearns suggested poker.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And it was at this moment that Jack Kearns suggested poker.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading After that, Kearns had fallen back on his posts at Forty Mile and Sixty Mile and changed the direction of his ventures by sending out to the States for a small sawmill and a river steamer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was two in the morning when the dancers, bent on getting something to eat, adjourned the dancing for half an hour.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jack Kearns was a big, bluff-featured man, who, along with Bettles, had made the disastrous attempt to found a post on the head-reaches of the Koyokuk, far inside the Arctic Circle.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
YukonnounUS /ˈjuːkɑːn/
a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea
From this reading The former was even then being sledded across Chilcoot Pass by Indians and dogs, and would come down the Yukon in the early summer after the ice-run.
