Chapter XXXVIII

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

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

highly skilled

From this reading This short march was accomplished before noon, and by dinner-time clothing and blankets had been dried before a huge fire.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

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

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

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

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This short march was accomplished before noon, and by dinner-time clothing and blankets had been dried before a huge fire.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This short march was accomplished before noon, and by dinner-time clothing and blankets had been dried before a huge fire.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading This short march was accomplished before noon, and by dinner-time clothing and blankets had been dried before a huge fire.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This short march was accomplished before noon, and by dinner-time clothing and blankets had been dried before a huge fire.

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From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

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From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading This short march was accomplished before noon, and by dinner-time clothing and blankets had been dried before a huge fire.

travel across or pass over

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

placed crosswise

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

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From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

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From this reading This short march was accomplished before noon, and by dinner-time clothing and blankets had been dried before a huge fire.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

not still wet

From this reading This short march was accomplished before noon, and by dinner-time clothing and blankets had been dried before a huge fire.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

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

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

start firing a weapon

From this reading This short march was accomplished before noon, and by dinner-time clothing and blankets had been dried before a huge fire.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

set up or found

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

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

From this reading This short march was accomplished before noon, and by dinner-time clothing and blankets had been dried before a huge fire.

-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

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

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading This short march was accomplished before noon, and by dinner-time clothing and blankets had been dried before a huge fire.

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

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

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

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

having a crew

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

march in a procession

From this reading This short march was accomplished before noon, and by dinner-time clothing and blankets had been dried before a huge fire.

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

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

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

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

of an obscure nature

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

the ship's officer in charge of navigation

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

the middle of the day

From this reading This short march was accomplished before noon, and by dinner-time clothing and blankets had been dried before a huge fire.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

plural of “packer” — a workman employed to pack things into containers

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

go across or through

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

approval to do something

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

with little or no delay

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

established beyond doubt

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

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

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

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

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading This short march was accomplished before noon, and by dinner-time clothing and blankets had been dried before a huge fire.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

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

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

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

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

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

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

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

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

being six more than thirty

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

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

From this reading This short march was accomplished before noon, and by dinner-time clothing and blankets had been dried before a huge fire.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

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

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

male cat

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

in the direction of

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

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

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

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

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

during the time that

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

which person or people

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading They had some doubts as to how they should cross the Chilkat River, but upon reaching the first channel of that deep stream they found themselves within hailing distance of the town, and easily attracted the attention of the red-skinned inhabitants, who promptly despatched two canoes in their direction.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading SUNDAY IN KLUKWAN The Salmon River was crossed on Sunday, the packers wishing to reach a good feeding-ground in the woods two miles below the Indian village of Klukwan, and not more than ten miles below their previous camping-place.

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

From this reading The boys thought a visit to Klukwan that afternoon would pass the time agreeably, so having obtained permission they set off through the woods toward the gravel flats.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading One was manned by a thin old native whom they had never seen before, while the navigator of the other proved to be a short, thick-set young Indian known as Tom Williams, who had been a guide to the Mysterious Thirty-six.