Chapter XV

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

highly skilled

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

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

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading On the sleds remained about five hundred pounds of caribou venison, besides a small quantity of tea, coffee, bacon, and flour.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

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

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading On the sleds remained about five hundred pounds of caribou venison, besides a small quantity of tea, coffee, bacon, and flour.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

tired of the world

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

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

From this reading On the sleds remained about five hundred pounds of caribou venison, besides a small quantity of tea, coffee, bacon, and flour.

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

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading On the sleds remained about five hundred pounds of caribou venison, besides a small quantity of tea, coffee, bacon, and flour.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

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

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

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

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

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 Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading On the sleds remained about five hundred pounds of caribou venison, besides a small quantity of tea, coffee, bacon, and flour.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading On the sleds remained about five hundred pounds of caribou venison, besides a small quantity of tea, coffee, bacon, and flour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

-ing form of “formulate” — elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

coins made of gold

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

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

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

an opening into or through something

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

ten 10s

From this reading On the sleds remained about five hundred pounds of caribou venison, besides a small quantity of tea, coffee, bacon, and flour.

an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

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

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

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

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

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

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

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

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

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

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

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

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

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

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

not any; not one

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

in a northern direction

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

Irish writer (born in 1932)

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

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

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

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

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the sleds remained about five hundred pounds of caribou venison, besides a small quantity of tea, coffee, bacon, and flour.

and nothing more

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

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

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

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From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

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

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading On the sleds remained about five hundred pounds of caribou venison, besides a small quantity of tea, coffee, bacon, and flour.

established beyond doubt

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading On the sleds remained about five hundred pounds of caribou venison, besides a small quantity of tea, coffee, bacon, and flour.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

plural of “quart” — a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading On the sleds remained about five hundred pounds of caribou venison, besides a small quantity of tea, coffee, bacon, and flour.

past form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

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From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

express in words

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

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

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

lie obliquely

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading On the sleds remained about five hundred pounds of caribou venison, besides a small quantity of tea, coffee, bacon, and flour.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

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

From this reading On the sleds remained about five hundred pounds of caribou venison, besides a small quantity of tea, coffee, bacon, and flour.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

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

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

an expert in strategy (especially in warfare)

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading On the sleds remained about five hundred pounds of caribou venison, besides a small quantity of tea, coffee, bacon, and flour.

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

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

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

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

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

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

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

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

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

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

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

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

meat from a deer used as food

From this reading On the sleds remained about five hundred pounds of caribou venison, besides a small quantity of tea, coffee, bacon, and flour.

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

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

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

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

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

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

at the time that

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.

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

From this reading Their only hope in getting out of the Lillimuit lay in saving the dogs, and it was decided that this could be accomplished only by a quick dash for the Ignatook, which joined the larger river a quarter of a mile to the northward.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM THE WHITE INDIANS The man, O'Brien, despite the fact that he spent half his time mooning and muttering to himself about quarts of gold and the delights of a torrid clime, proved himself no mean strategist, and his intimate knowledge of the lay of the land and the habits and language of the natives, was invaluable in formulating the plan of escape.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Far into the night the three lay, Connie and Waseche Bill in their sleeping bags under the little shelter tent pitched close against the rounded side of the _igloo_, and O'Brien lying inside the _igloo_ upon his vile-smelling bed of skins with his face to the hole he had bored low in the snow wall.

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

From this reading "Ut's loike this," concluded O'Brien, when the situation had been carefully reviewed from every slant and angle, "Oi'll go to owld Metlutak, tomorry, an' Oi'll say: 'Chayfe,' Oi'll say, 'thim dogs is a plinty soight ribbier thin phwat Oi thought they wuz.