Chapter I

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

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

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

From this reading There ain’t no other way he could o’ got through, sick an’ worn out like he was.

a city in northeastern Ohio; the heart of the United States rubber industry

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

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

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

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

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

in an awkward manner

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

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

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

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

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

an occurrence of something

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

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

From this reading There ain’t no other way he could o’ got through, sick an’ worn out like he was.

placed crosswise

From this reading “I want to show yuh,” Nichols explained eagerly, “jus’ where I think ol’ Daddy McInnes crossed the Dominion Range.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading “I want to show yuh,” Nichols explained eagerly, “jus’ where I think ol’ Daddy McInnes crossed the Dominion Range.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading “I want to show yuh,” Nichols explained eagerly, “jus’ where I think ol’ Daddy McInnes crossed the Dominion Range.

plural of “dot” — a very small circular shape

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading “I want to show yuh,” Nichols explained eagerly, “jus’ where I think ol’ Daddy McInnes crossed the Dominion Range.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

plural of “eskimo” — a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading “I want to show yuh,” Nichols explained eagerly, “jus’ where I think ol’ Daddy McInnes crossed the Dominion Range.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

a man of refinement

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

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

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

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

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

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

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I want to show yuh,” Nichols explained eagerly, “jus’ where I think ol’ Daddy McInnes crossed the Dominion Range.

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

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

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

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

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

From this reading “I want to show yuh,” Nichols explained eagerly, “jus’ where I think ol’ Daddy McInnes crossed the Dominion Range.

a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There ain’t no other way he could o’ got through, sick an’ worn out like he was.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

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

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

breed of sled dog developed in Alaska

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

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

From this reading “I want to show yuh,” Nichols explained eagerly, “jus’ where I think ol’ Daddy McInnes crossed the Dominion Range.

a particular point in time

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

(of liquids) clouded as with sediment

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

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

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

not any; not one

From this reading There ain’t no other way he could o’ got through, sick an’ worn out like he was.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

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

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading There ain’t no other way he could o’ got through, sick an’ worn out like he was.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

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

From this reading “I want to show yuh,” Nichols explained eagerly, “jus’ where I think ol’ Daddy McInnes crossed the Dominion Range.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There ain’t no other way he could o’ got through, sick an’ worn out like he was.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There ain’t no other way he could o’ got through, sick an’ worn out like he was.

above and across; more than

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

the local environment

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

go across or through

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

a coniferous tree

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

an alluvial deposit that contains particles of some valuable mineral

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

someone who explores an area for mineral deposits

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading “I want to show yuh,” Nichols explained eagerly, “jus’ where I think ol’ Daddy McInnes crossed the Dominion Range.

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

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

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

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

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

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “I want to show yuh,” Nichols explained eagerly, “jus’ where I think ol’ Daddy McInnes crossed the Dominion Range.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading There ain’t no other way he could o’ got through, sick an’ worn out like he was.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

a short piece remaining on a trunk or stem where a branch is lost

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

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

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “I want to show yuh,” Nichols explained eagerly, “jus’ where I think ol’ Daddy McInnes crossed the Dominion Range.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

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

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

up to a particular time

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “I want to show yuh,” Nichols explained eagerly, “jus’ where I think ol’ Daddy McInnes crossed the Dominion Range.

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

From this reading There ain’t no other way he could o’ got through, sick an’ worn out like he was.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There ain’t no other way he could o’ got through, sick an’ worn out like he was.

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

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He travelled east an’ then south until he got to Placer Lake, goin’ through what the Indians call Blind Man’s Pass.

in or at the place that

From this reading “I want to show yuh,” Nichols explained eagerly, “jus’ where I think ol’ Daddy McInnes crossed the Dominion Range.

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

From this reading On the paper in front of them, torn from a convenient packing case, were a number of irregular lines, dots and scrawls, which had been placed there with the aid of the stub of a lead pencil, held awkwardly in the hands of the big prospector.

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

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading There ain’t no other way he could o’ got through, sick an’ worn out like he was.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Author of “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent with the Eskimos” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” The Saalfield Publishing Company Akron, Ohio New York Dick Kent, bronzed by exposure to wind and sun, leaned over the rough pine table in the trading room of Factor MacClaren at Fort Good Faith and listened intently to the conversation being carried on at that particular moment between Murky Nichols, prospector and gentleman of parts, and Corporal Rand of the Mackenzie River detachment of the Royal North West Mounted Police.

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

From this reading “I want to show yuh,” Nichols explained eagerly, “jus’ where I think ol’ Daddy McInnes crossed the Dominion Range.