Chapter II · Chapter 2

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From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

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

From this reading SERGE DISCOVERS A CURIOUS CAVERN.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

anew

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

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

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

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From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

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

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

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

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

form a curve

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading SERGE DISCOVERS A CURIOUS CAVERN.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading SERGE DISCOVERS A CURIOUS CAVERN.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading SERGE DISCOVERS A CURIOUS CAVERN.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

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

From this reading On the lower river the sledge party had journeyed over a smooth surface, on which were few obstructions.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

set up or found

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

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

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

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

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

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

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading On the lower river the sledge party had journeyed over a smooth surface, on which were few obstructions.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading On the lower river the sledge party had journeyed over a smooth surface, on which were few obstructions.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

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

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

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

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

plural of “obstruction” — any structure that makes progress difficult

From this reading On the lower river the sledge party had journeyed over a smooth surface, on which were few obstructions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

many times at short intervals

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

above and across; more than

From this reading On the lower river the sledge party had journeyed over a smooth surface, on which were few obstructions.

plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

an organization to gain political power

From this reading On the lower river the sledge party had journeyed over a smooth surface, on which were few obstructions.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

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From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

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

From this reading On the lower river the sledge party had journeyed over a smooth surface, on which were few obstructions.

a twilled woolen fabric

From this reading SERGE DISCOVERS A CURIOUS CAVERN.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

transport in a sleigh

From this reading On the lower river the sledge party had journeyed over a smooth surface, on which were few obstructions.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading On the lower river the sledge party had journeyed over a smooth surface, on which were few obstructions.

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

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

not in physical motion

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

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

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading On the lower river the sledge party had journeyed over a smooth surface, on which were few obstructions.

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

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

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

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

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

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

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

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

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

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

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

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

in the direction of

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Their course from Anvik had at first been due north, then northeast, then east, and was now due south, the source of the Yukon towards which they were now travelling being some ten degrees south of its great arctic bend.

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

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

precisely as stated

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

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

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

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

From this reading On the lower river the sledge party had journeyed over a smooth surface, on which were few obstructions.

in or at the place that

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

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

From this reading Above this they found it bounded on both sides by mountains that often approached to its very waters, where, in sheer precipices hundreds of feet high, they found gigantic palisades, similar to those of the Hudson, which are known as the "Upper Ramparts."

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.

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

From this reading At the point where our travellers had again struck the Yukon, nearly 1500 miles from its mouth, it was still a mighty stream two miles wide.