used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Startled at being addressed in English, Noros dropped his knife, peered intently in my face, and then fell on my neck, sobbing, “My God, Mr. Melville, are _you_ alive?”
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Startled at being addressed in English, Noros dropped his knife, peered intently in my face, and then fell on my neck, sobbing, “My God, Mr. Melville, are _you_ alive?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Noros glanced up on my entrance, looked at me vacantly, and then resumed his hacking at the hard bread.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Startled at being addressed in English, Noros dropped his knife, peered intently in my face, and then fell on my neck, sobbing, “My God, Mr. Melville, are _you_ alive?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Startled at being addressed in English, Noros dropped his knife, peered intently in my face, and then fell on my neck, sobbing, “My God, Mr. Melville, are _you_ alive?”
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
Don't
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From this reading Don’t you know me?”
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Startled at being addressed in English, Noros dropped his knife, peered intently in my face, and then fell on my neck, sobbing, “My God, Mr. Melville, are _you_ alive?”
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Startled at being addressed in English, Noros dropped his knife, peered intently in my face, and then fell on my neck, sobbing, “My God, Mr. Melville, are _you_ alive?”
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Noros glanced up on my entrance, looked at me vacantly, and then resumed his hacking at the hard bread.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Startled at being addressed in English, Noros dropped his knife, peered intently in my face, and then fell on my neck, sobbing, “My God, Mr. Melville, are _you_ alive?”
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Startled at being addressed in English, Noros dropped his knife, peered intently in my face, and then fell on my neck, sobbing, “My God, Mr. Melville, are _you_ alive?”
start firing a weapon
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Noros glanced up on my entrance, looked at me vacantly, and then resumed his hacking at the hard bread.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Startled at being addressed in English, Noros dropped his knife, peered intently in my face, and then fell on my neck, sobbing, “My God, Mr. Melville, are _you_ alive?”
hackingverbUS /ˈhækɪŋ/
-ing form of “hack” — cut with a hacking tool
From this reading Noros glanced up on my entrance, looked at me vacantly, and then resumed his hacking at the hard bread.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
temporary military shelter
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Startled at being addressed in English, Noros dropped his knife, peered intently in my face, and then fell on my neck, sobbing, “My God, Mr. Melville, are _you_ alive?”
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Don’t you know me?”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
loafnounUS /loʊf/
a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Noros glanced up on my entrance, looked at me vacantly, and then resumed his hacking at the hard bread.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Noros glanced up on my entrance, looked at me vacantly, and then resumed his hacking at the hard bread.
MelvillenounUS /ˈmelvɪl/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)
From this reading Startled at being addressed in English, Noros dropped his knife, peered intently in my face, and then fell on my neck, sobbing, “My God, Mr. Melville, are _you_ alive?”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
a particular point in time
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
a form of address for a man
From this reading Startled at being addressed in English, Noros dropped his knife, peered intently in my face, and then fell on my neck, sobbing, “My God, Mr. Melville, are _you_ alive?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Noros glanced up on my entrance, looked at me vacantly, and then resumed his hacking at the hard bread.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Startled at being addressed in English, Noros dropped his knife, peered intently in my face, and then fell on my neck, sobbing, “My God, Mr. Melville, are _you_ alive?”
Noros
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
and nothing more
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Startled at being addressed in English, Noros dropped his knife, peered intently in my face, and then fell on my neck, sobbing, “My God, Mr. Melville, are _you_ alive?”
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Noros glanced up on my entrance, looked at me vacantly, and then resumed his hacking at the hard bread.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
cut with a saw
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
sawingverbUS /ˈsɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “saw” — cut with a saw
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
sheathnounUS /ʃiːθ/
a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
smokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading Startled at being addressed in English, Noros dropped his knife, peered intently in my face, and then fell on my neck, sobbing, “My God, Mr. Melville, are _you_ alive?”
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Startled at being addressed in English, Noros dropped his knife, peered intently in my face, and then fell on my neck, sobbing, “My God, Mr. Melville, are _you_ alive?”
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Noros glanced up on my entrance, looked at me vacantly, and then resumed his hacking at the hard bread.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
underwearnounUS /ˈʌndərwer/
undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Noros glanced up on my entrance, looked at me vacantly, and then resumed his hacking at the hard bread.
vacantlyadverb
in a vacant manner
From this reading Noros glanced up on my entrance, looked at me vacantly, and then resumed his hacking at the hard bread.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I waited a moment to see if he might recognize me, but as he did not, I advanced, stretched out my hand, and said, “Hello, Noros!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
woolennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
Yakutnoun
a member of a Turkic people of northeastern Siberia (mainly in the Lena river basin)
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
Yakuts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the smoky light of the rude interior of that Yakut hut, I saw at first only Louis Noros, clothed in ragged woolen underwear, bending over a rough table, sawing away with his sheath knife on a loaf of hard black bread, while in a corner by themselves a number of Yakuts were busy over the fire on their own supper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Don’t you know me?”
