Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

not functioning properly

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

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

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

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

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

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

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

the two together, not just one

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

a visual display of information

From this reading THE FALSE CHART OF DUBOIS.

plural of “chart” — a visual display of information

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

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From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

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From this reading THE FALSE CHART OF DUBOIS.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

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From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading THE FALSE CHART OF DUBOIS.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

set up or found

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

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

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

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

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

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

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

a single distinct event

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

and nothing more

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

similar in quality or character

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

as might be expected

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

not any; not one

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

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

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FALSE CHART OF DUBOIS.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

possessive form of “owen” — Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

worthy of reliance or trust

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

carry out

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

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

From this reading THE FALSE CHART OF DUBOIS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

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

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

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

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

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

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

worthy of trust or belief

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

precisely as stated

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

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

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

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

From this reading No more was said just then; but naturally enough both Cuthbert and Eli could not get the matter out of their minds.

not permitting the passage of water

From this reading The duties of the hour had occupied their attention upon first landing--the pitching of the waterproof tent, gathering of fuel, and kindred occupations incident to getting things ready for the coming night, so that now they could take things easy.

at the time that

From this reading When he found a chance he meant to drag this document out from its place of hiding among the various charts of the Hudson Bay country which he carried along, and get Owen's opinion as to its trustworthy character.

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

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Cuthbert had some sort of rude map of the region, which he had purchased from an old French-Canadian _voyageur_ during earlier stages of his trip; he did not know how reliable it might prove to be, though thus far the young explorers had not found it amiss to any very great extent.