Chapter X

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

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

later than; following

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

(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 In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

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

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

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

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

have

From this reading There was no more ice to travel upon, and the snow-crust would not bear them during the warmer part of the day.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

plural of “bradford” — United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

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From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

in a corresponding manner

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

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

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading There was no more ice to travel upon, and the snow-crust would not bear them during the warmer part of the day.

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

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

vigorously active

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

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

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading There was no more ice to travel upon, and the snow-crust would not bear them during the warmer part of the day.

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

From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

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

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

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

From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

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

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

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

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no more ice to travel upon, and the snow-crust would not bear them during the warmer part of the day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was no more ice to travel upon, and the snow-crust would not bear them during the warmer part of the day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading There was no more ice to travel upon, and the snow-crust would not bear them during the warmer part of the day.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

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

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

with speed

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

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

From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

not often

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

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

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

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

From this reading There was no more ice to travel upon, and the snow-crust would not bear them during the warmer part of the day.

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

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

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

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

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

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There was no more ice to travel upon, and the snow-crust would not bear them during the warmer part of the day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no more ice to travel upon, and the snow-crust would not bear them during the warmer part of the day.

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

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

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

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

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

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

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

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was no more ice to travel upon, and the snow-crust would not bear them during the warmer part of the day.

the act of using

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading There was no more ice to travel upon, and the snow-crust would not bear them during the warmer part of the day.

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

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Although the distance from Klukwan to Pleasant Camp was about the same as that from Pyramid Harbor to Klukwan, they were five days in covering it, since for much of the way the snow was soft, and progress correspondingly difficult.

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

From this reading A PORCUPINE-HUNT AT PLEASANT CAMP As the Bradfords were able to travel more rapidly than Mrs. Shirley and her companions, the two parties separated on the following day.

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

From this reading The trail turned to the west, ascending the gradual incline of the Klaheena River valley--a valley similar in character to that of the Chilkat--to a point called Pleasant Camp.

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

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In fact, they could seldom walk upon it at all without their snow-shoes, the use of which the boys learned after a few hours' practice,--not, however, without some of those gymnastic performances predicted by the genial Mr. Kingsley.

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

From this reading There was no more ice to travel upon, and the snow-crust would not bear them during the warmer part of the day.