Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

put in effect

From this reading The reindeer with the light sledge would accomplish the return journey in two days with ease, although the distance had taken them five days on their way out.

(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 At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

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

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The reindeer with the light sledge would accomplish the return journey in two days with ease, although the distance had taken them five days on their way out.

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

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

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

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

brought together in one place

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The reindeer with the light sledge would accomplish the return journey in two days with ease, although the distance had taken them five days on their way out.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The reindeer with the light sledge would accomplish the return journey in two days with ease, although the distance had taken them five days on their way out.

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 It was to return with a fresh supply of provisions, especially for the dogs.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

move gently or carefully

From this reading The reindeer with the light sledge would accomplish the return journey in two days with ease, although the distance had taken them five days on their way out.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It was to return with a fresh supply of provisions, especially for the dogs.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The reindeer with the light sledge would accomplish the return journey in two days with ease, although the distance had taken them five days on their way out.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading It was to return with a fresh supply of provisions, especially for the dogs.

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

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

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

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

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

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading HUNTING.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

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

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The reindeer with the light sledge would accomplish the return journey in two days with ease, although the distance had taken them five days on their way out.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The reindeer with the light sledge would accomplish the return journey in two days with ease, although the distance had taken them five days on their way out.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

being or having the character of a miracle

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The reindeer with the light sledge would accomplish the return journey in two days with ease, although the distance had taken them five days on their way out.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

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From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The reindeer with the light sledge would accomplish the return journey in two days with ease, although the distance had taken them five days on their way out.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading It was to return with a fresh supply of provisions, especially for the dogs.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America

From this reading The reindeer with the light sledge would accomplish the return journey in two days with ease, although the distance had taken them five days on their way out.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The reindeer with the light sledge would accomplish the return journey in two days with ease, although the distance had taken them five days on their way out.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

transport in a sleigh

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It was to return with a fresh supply of provisions, especially for the dogs.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The reindeer with the light sledge would accomplish the return journey in two days with ease, although the distance had taken them five days on their way out.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

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

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

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

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

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

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

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

From this reading The reindeer with the light sledge would accomplish the return journey in two days with ease, although the distance had taken them five days on their way out.

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

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

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

From this reading It was to return with a fresh supply of provisions, especially for the dogs.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

a Caucasian

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

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

From this reading These had mounted up to a considerable number, the Ostjaks considering their luck to have been extraordinary, and putting it down in a great degree to their white companion, for whom they began to have an almost superstitious respect, since the way he had supplied their village with food for the winter seemed to them almost miraculous.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the end of a fortnight one of the Ostjaks started with the large sledge for the huts, taking with him all the skins that had been collected.

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

From this reading The reindeer with the light sledge would accomplish the return journey in two days with ease, although the distance had taken them five days on their way out.