used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A hood rimmed with blue fox fur almost completely hid the face of the athletic figure breaking through the snow at the head of the dog team.
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, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A hood rimmed with blue fox fur almost completely hid the face of the athletic figure breaking through the snow at the head of the dog team.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading A hood rimmed with blue fox fur almost completely hid the face of the athletic figure breaking through the snow at the head of the dog team.
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, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
bearskinnoun
the pelt of a bear (sometimes used as a rug)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading But one who knew him would have had little trouble in identifying that graceful, swinging step as belonging to Dick Kent.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A hood rimmed with blue fox fur almost completely hid the face of the athletic figure breaking through the snow at the head of the dog team.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
the act of breaking something
From this reading A hood rimmed with blue fox fur almost completely hid the face of the athletic figure breaking through the snow at the head of the dog team.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one who knew him would have had little trouble in identifying that graceful, swinging step as belonging to Dick Kent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
caribounounUS /ˈkerɪbuː/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A hood rimmed with blue fox fur almost completely hid the face of the athletic figure breaking through the snow at the head of the dog team.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
someone who is a detective
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
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 A hood rimmed with blue fox fur almost completely hid the face of the athletic figure breaking through the snow at the head of the dog team.
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 Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A hood rimmed with blue fox fur almost completely hid the face of the athletic figure breaking through the snow at the head of the dog team.
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, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A hood rimmed with blue fox fur almost completely hid the face of the athletic figure breaking through the snow at the head of the dog team.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading A hood rimmed with blue fox fur almost completely hid the face of the athletic figure breaking through the snow at the head of the dog team.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
fur-clad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading But one who knew him would have had little trouble in identifying that graceful, swinging step as belonging to Dick Kent.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But one who knew him would have had little trouble in identifying that graceful, swinging step as belonging to Dick Kent.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading A hood rimmed with blue fox fur almost completely hid the face of the athletic figure breaking through the snow at the head of the dog team.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But one who knew him would have had little trouble in identifying that graceful, swinging step as belonging to Dick Kent.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading A hood rimmed with blue fox fur almost completely hid the face of the athletic figure breaking through the snow at the head of the dog team.
hoodedverbUS /ˈhʊdɪd/
past form of “hood” — cover with a hood
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
huskies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
identifyingverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “identify” — recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading But one who knew him would have had little trouble in identifying that graceful, swinging step as belonging to Dick Kent.
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, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
KentnounUS /kent/
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, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But one who knew him would have had little trouble in identifying that graceful, swinging step as belonging to Dick Kent.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But one who knew him would have had little trouble in identifying that graceful, swinging step as belonging to Dick Kent.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
MailnounUS /meɪl/
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, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
Malemutenoun
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, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
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, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
MuffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
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, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
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, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one who knew him would have had little trouble in identifying that graceful, swinging step as belonging to Dick Kent.
and nothing more
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
ploddedverbUS /ˈplɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
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, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
rimmedadjectiveUS /rɪmd/
having a rim or a rim of a specified kind
From this reading A hood rimmed with blue fox fur almost completely hid the face of the athletic figure breaking through the snow at the head of the dog team.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A hood rimmed with blue fox fur almost completely hid the face of the athletic figure breaking through the snow at the head of the dog team.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading But one who knew him would have had little trouble in identifying that graceful, swinging step as belonging to Dick Kent.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading But one who knew him would have had little trouble in identifying that graceful, swinging step as belonging to Dick Kent.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A hood rimmed with blue fox fur almost completely hid the face of the athletic figure breaking through the snow at the head of the dog team.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
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, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A hood rimmed with blue fox fur almost completely hid the face of the athletic figure breaking through the snow at the head of the dog team.
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, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
TradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
a source of difficulty
From this reading But one who knew him would have had little trouble in identifying that graceful, swinging step as belonging to Dick Kent.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
tundranounUS /ˈtʌndrə/
a vast treeless plain in the Arctic regions where the subsoil is permanently frozen
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
wastelandnounUS /ˈweɪstlænd/
an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
From this reading And now as they drove twelve big huskies to a long sledge filled with supplies, all armed with rifles and two with revolvers, the fur-clad figures presented a grim appearance upon the snowy bosom of that frozen wasteland.
in or at the place that
From this reading Many days, by land and by boat from the Canadian coast, had brought them to a point where they must go on with dogs only.
which person or people
From this reading But one who knew him would have had little trouble in identifying that graceful, swinging step as belonging to Dick Kent.
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, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading AUTHOR OF “Dick Kent with the Mounted Police” “Dick Kent in the Far North” “Dick Kent, Fur Trader” “Dick Kent and the Malemute Mail” Muffled from head to foot in hooded caribou shirts and bearskin trousers, five persons slowly plodded across a vast tundra within the Arctic Circle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But one who knew him would have had little trouble in identifying that graceful, swinging step as belonging to Dick Kent.
