Chapter II · Chapter 2

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

(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 All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

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

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Apart from the article he would prepare for the next day's issue of _The Telegram_; he was more than usually interested in what he beheld.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Tom Reynolds stood on the wharf noting the excitement that was taking place around him.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Apart from the article he would prepare for the next day's issue of _The Telegram_; he was more than usually interested in what he beheld.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading Apart from the article he would prepare for the next day's issue of _The Telegram_; he was more than usually interested in what he beheld.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

of or relating to a coast

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Apart from the article he would prepare for the next day's issue of _The Telegram_; he was more than usually interested in what he beheld.

the act of departing

From this reading All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Tom Reynolds stood on the wharf noting the excitement that was taking place around him.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

-ing form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

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

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Apart from the article he would prepare for the next day's issue of _The Telegram_; he was more than usually interested in what he beheld.

coins made of gold

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

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

From this reading All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

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

From this reading All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

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

From this reading Apart from the article he would prepare for the next day's issue of _The Telegram_; he was more than usually interested in what he beheld.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

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

From this reading Tom Reynolds stood on the wharf noting the excitement that was taking place around him.

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

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Apart from the article he would prepare for the next day's issue of _The Telegram_; he was more than usually interested in what he beheld.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Apart from the article he would prepare for the next day's issue of _The Telegram_; he was more than usually interested in what he beheld.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

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

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

held up in the air

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

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 WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

the force of workers available

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Apart from the article he would prepare for the next day's issue of _The Telegram_; he was more than usually interested in what he beheld.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

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

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Apart from the article he would prepare for the next day's issue of _The Telegram_; he was more than usually interested in what he beheld.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

in a northern direction

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading Tom Reynolds stood on the wharf noting the excitement that was taking place around him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

plural of “old-timer” — an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Tom Reynolds stood on the wharf noting the excitement that was taking place around him.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Apart from the article he would prepare for the next day's issue of _The Telegram_; he was more than usually interested in what he beheld.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)

From this reading Tom Reynolds stood on the wharf noting the excitement that was taking place around him.

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

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Tom Reynolds stood on the wharf noting the excitement that was taking place around him.

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

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Apart from the article he would prepare for the next day's issue of _The Telegram_; he was more than usually interested in what he beheld.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Apart from the article he would prepare for the next day's issue of _The Telegram_; he was more than usually interested in what he beheld.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.

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

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

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

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

male cat

From this reading Tom Reynolds stood on the wharf noting the excitement that was taking place around him.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

under normal conditions

From this reading Apart from the article he would prepare for the next day's issue of _The Telegram_; he was more than usually interested in what he beheld.

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

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

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

From this reading All day long she had been taking on board great quantities of freight, and now on the eve of her departure passengers were arriving.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Apart from the article he would prepare for the next day's issue of _The Telegram_; he was more than usually interested in what he beheld.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN THE FOG-BANK LIFTED The _Northern Light_ was lying at her wharf preparing for her long run to the far Northern Pacific, through the numerous islands studding the coastal waters of British Columbia, and the United States Territory of Alaska.

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

From this reading Apart from the article he would prepare for the next day's issue of _The Telegram_; he was more than usually interested in what he beheld.

a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea

From this reading The latter were mostly men, for new gold diggings had been discovered back in the hills bordering the Yukon River, and old-timers were flocking northward, anticipating another Klondyke, and all that it might mean.