Chapter XIV

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

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

later than; following

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

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

From this reading Thus equipped I left Kaminaw, and pushed toward the northeast, following the line of mountains, and examining the rivers and creeks, the cañons and the gulches for the precious metal.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Thus equipped I left Kaminaw, and pushed toward the northeast, following the line of mountains, and examining the rivers and creeks, the cañons and the gulches for the precious metal.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

be different

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

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

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

fill with distaste

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

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

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading Thus equipped I left Kaminaw, and pushed toward the northeast, following the line of mountains, and examining the rivers and creeks, the cañons and the gulches for the precious metal.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Thus equipped I left Kaminaw, and pushed toward the northeast, following the line of mountains, and examining the rivers and creeks, the cañons and the gulches for the precious metal.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Thus equipped I left Kaminaw, and pushed toward the northeast, following the line of mountains, and examining the rivers and creeks, the cañons and the gulches for the precious metal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

set up or found

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

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

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

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

From this reading Thus equipped I left Kaminaw, and pushed toward the northeast, following the line of mountains, and examining the rivers and creeks, the cañons and the gulches for the precious metal.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

ten 10s

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

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

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Thus equipped I left Kaminaw, and pushed toward the northeast, following the line of mountains, and examining the rivers and creeks, the cañons and the gulches for the precious metal.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Thus equipped I left Kaminaw, and pushed toward the northeast, following the line of mountains, and examining the rivers and creeks, the cañons and the gulches for the precious metal.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading Thus equipped I left Kaminaw, and pushed toward the northeast, following the line of mountains, and examining the rivers and creeks, the cañons and the gulches for the precious metal.

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

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

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

From this reading Thus equipped I left Kaminaw, and pushed toward the northeast, following the line of mountains, and examining the rivers and creeks, the cañons and the gulches for the precious metal.

a form of address for a man

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

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

From this reading Thus equipped I left Kaminaw, and pushed toward the northeast, following the line of mountains, and examining the rivers and creeks, the cañons and the gulches for the precious metal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

above and across; more than

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Thus equipped I left Kaminaw, and pushed toward the northeast, following the line of mountains, and examining the rivers and creeks, the cañons and the gulches for the precious metal.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading Thus equipped I left Kaminaw, and pushed toward the northeast, following the line of mountains, and examining the rivers and creeks, the cañons and the gulches for the precious metal.

resisting control or authority

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Thus equipped I left Kaminaw, and pushed toward the northeast, following the line of mountains, and examining the rivers and creeks, the cañons and the gulches for the precious metal.

plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

carry out

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

measuring instrument for measuring temperature

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus equipped I left Kaminaw, and pushed toward the northeast, following the line of mountains, and examining the rivers and creeks, the cañons and the gulches for the precious metal.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

in the direction of

From this reading Thus equipped I left Kaminaw, and pushed toward the northeast, following the line of mountains, and examining the rivers and creeks, the cañons and the gulches for the precious metal.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

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

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

precisely as stated

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Immediately upon our arrival at the village of Kaminaw I began looking about for dog-teams to take me on the long trip around by the shore of Bering Sea.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

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

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

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

From this reading I contracted with them to accompany me all the way from that point, a distance of over fifteen hundred miles, for fifty pounds of tobacco and twenty pounds of sugar, all of which I paid in advance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.

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

From this reading I found it very difficult to get good dogs there, but after four days of patient search I secured two strong young natives, each with a team of twelve dogs.

indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration

From this reading OFF FOR BERING SEA--THE TCHUKTCHES The Tchuktches are the Apaches of Siberia--Their hospitality to Americans and their hostility to Russians--Wherein my experiences differ from those of Mr. Harry DeWindt--Result of licking a piece of stone with the thermometer at 45° below zero--Konikly--Power of moral suasion in dealing with a rebellious Korak--The cure of a dying woman and the disgust of her husband--Poll-tax and the Tchuktches.