Chapter XII

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

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

later than; following

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

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

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

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

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

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From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

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

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

offering little or no hope

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

terminate

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

official routes of communication

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

being joined in close association

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

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From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading In some instances the route extends two hundred and fifty miles from the head of ship navigation.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

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From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading In some instances the route extends two hundred and fifty miles from the head of ship navigation.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

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

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

stop moving or become immobilized

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

plural of “frost” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

a relatively small granular particle of a substance

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

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

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading In some instances the route extends two hundred and fifty miles from the head of ship navigation.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

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From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

ten 10s

From this reading In some instances the route extends two hundred and fifty miles from the head of ship navigation.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

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

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading In some instances the route extends two hundred and fifty miles from the head of ship navigation.

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

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

anything that is owed to someone else

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

a person who fells trees

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

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 Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading In some instances the route extends two hundred and fifty miles from the head of ship navigation.

thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading In some instances the route extends two hundred and fifty miles from the head of ship navigation.

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

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

above and across; more than

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

third-person singular of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

possessive form of “pat” — the sound made by a gentle blow

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

meat from a domestic hog or pig

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

a stipulated condition

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

return to an original state

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading In some instances the route extends two hundred and fifty miles from the head of ship navigation.

plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

transport commercially

From this reading In some instances the route extends two hundred and fifty miles from the head of ship navigation.

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

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

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From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

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

From this reading In some instances the route extends two hundred and fifty miles from the head of ship navigation.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

the complete duration of something

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

the season of growth

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

having a sunken area

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

a source of materials to nourish the body

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

the driver of a team of horses doing hauling

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

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

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

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

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

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

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

-ing form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading As these routes, for the most part, lay through dense forests, over rough roads, along the frozen channels of rivers, across bleak and expansive lakes, far removed from the fireside and home of the hardy logger, there is something of the _hardships_ of adventure, if not its romance, connected with the experience of these transporting teams during their winter trips.

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

From this reading In some instances the route extends two hundred and fifty miles from the head of ship navigation.

lacking pathways

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.

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

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After the swamps, rivers, and lakes freeze, and the fallen snow has covered the ground, supplies for the rest of the winter and spring operations, consisting of hay, grain, flour, beef, pork, molasses, &c., are hauled on to the ground with horse-teams.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Sometimes loaded sleds break down in their passage over the rough forest roads, or horses tire by extra exertion over untrodden snows, and night overtakes the lone teamster, many miles from the abode of any human being, amid frosts and snow, without fire and without comfortable sustenance.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Provision Teams.--Liabilities.--A Night in the Woods.--Traveling on Ice.--A Span of Horses lost.--Pat's Adventure.--Drogers' Caravan.-- Horses in the Water.--Recovery of a sunken Load.--Returning Volunteers from Aroostook.--Description of a Log Tavern.--Perils on Lakes in Snow-storms.--Camping at Night.--Rude Ferry-boats.