Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends

From this reading Up to this time the mosquitoes had been rather large, but neither numerous nor aggressive.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Here and there along the way they saw traces of the winter's travel.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

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

From this reading Here and there along the way they saw traces of the winter's travel.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Up to this time the mosquitoes had been rather large, but neither numerous nor aggressive.

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 THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Up to this time the mosquitoes had been rather large, but neither numerous nor aggressive.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But now on a sudden came myriads of small ones, evidently a new crop, voracious, persistent, overwhelming.

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From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading But now on a sudden came myriads of small ones, evidently a new crop, voracious, persistent, overwhelming.

English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

characterized by great determination

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading But now on a sudden came myriads of small ones, evidently a new crop, voracious, persistent, overwhelming.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

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

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here and there along the way they saw traces of the winter's travel.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

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

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

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

From this reading Up to this time the mosquitoes had been rather large, but neither numerous nor aggressive.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

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

From this reading But now on a sudden came myriads of small ones, evidently a new crop, voracious, persistent, overwhelming.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Up to this time the mosquitoes had been rather large, but neither numerous nor aggressive.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Up to this time the mosquitoes had been rather large, but neither numerous nor aggressive.

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

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Up to this time the mosquitoes had been rather large, but neither numerous nor aggressive.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But now on a sudden came myriads of small ones, evidently a new crop, voracious, persistent, overwhelming.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But now on a sudden came myriads of small ones, evidently a new crop, voracious, persistent, overwhelming.

so strong as to be irresistible

From this reading But now on a sudden came myriads of small ones, evidently a new crop, voracious, persistent, overwhelming.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

never-ceasing

From this reading But now on a sudden came myriads of small ones, evidently a new crop, voracious, persistent, overwhelming.

cause to suffer a blight

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

among the people

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

on the contrary

From this reading Up to this time the mosquitoes had been rather large, but neither numerous nor aggressive.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

cut with a saw

From this reading Here and there along the way they saw traces of the winter's travel.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

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

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But now on a sudden came myriads of small ones, evidently a new crop, voracious, persistent, overwhelming.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

plural of “stump” — the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading But now on a sudden came myriads of small ones, evidently a new crop, voracious, persistent, overwhelming.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here and there along the way they saw traces of the winter's travel.

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

From this reading Here and there along the way they saw traces of the winter's travel.

being six more than thirty

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Up to this time the mosquitoes had been rather large, but neither numerous nor aggressive.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Up to this time the mosquitoes had been rather large, but neither numerous nor aggressive.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading Here and there along the way they saw traces of the winter's travel.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

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

From this reading Here and there along the way they saw traces of the winter's travel.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Up to this time the mosquitoes had been rather large, but neither numerous nor aggressive.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

excessively greedy and grasping

From this reading But now on a sudden came myriads of small ones, evidently a new crop, voracious, persistent, overwhelming.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Here and there along the way they saw traces of the winter's travel.

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

From this reading Broken sleds and gee-poles, stumps of trees, and the ashes of camp-fires recalled the memory of labors amid the ice and snow which now, in the heat of summer, seemed like a dream.

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Here and there along the way they saw traces of the winter's travel.

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

From this reading THE PLAGUE OF MOSQUITOES Having learned that he would find upon a tree near Klukshu Lake directions for following the new trail to Shorty Creek, as the district was popularly called, Mr. Bradford determined to return by the Dalton trail to the lake, as the relief party of the Thirty-six had done.