Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

any thing at all

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

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

From this reading "I thought the Esquimos lived in snow houses," said Ted, as they looked at the queer little huts, and Kalitan exclaimed:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I thought the Esquimos lived in snow houses," said Ted, as they looked at the queer little huts, and Kalitan exclaimed:

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

being one more than seven

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

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

From this reading "I thought the Esquimos lived in snow houses," said Ted, as they looked at the queer little huts, and Kalitan exclaimed:

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "I thought the Esquimos lived in snow houses," said Ted, as they looked at the queer little huts, and Kalitan exclaimed:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

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From this reading "Huh!

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading "I thought the Esquimos lived in snow houses," said Ted, as they looked at the queer little huts, and Kalitan exclaimed:

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

From this reading "I thought the Esquimos lived in snow houses," said Ted, as they looked at the queer little huts, and Kalitan exclaimed:

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

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

From this reading Innuit queer Indian!"

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From this reading Innuit queer Indian!"

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

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

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

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

From this reading "I thought the Esquimos lived in snow houses," said Ted, as they looked at the queer little huts, and Kalitan exclaimed:

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "I thought the Esquimos lived in snow houses," said Ted, as they looked at the queer little huts, and Kalitan exclaimed:

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 Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "I thought the Esquimos lived in snow houses," said Ted, as they looked at the queer little huts, and Kalitan exclaimed:

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

where the air is unconfined

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I thought the Esquimos lived in snow houses," said Ted, as they looked at the queer little huts, and Kalitan exclaimed:

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading "I thought the Esquimos lived in snow houses," said Ted, as they looked at the queer little huts, and Kalitan exclaimed:

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading "I thought the Esquimos lived in snow houses," said Ted, as they looked at the queer little huts, and Kalitan exclaimed:

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

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

From this reading "I thought the Esquimos lived in snow houses," said Ted, as they looked at the queer little huts, and Kalitan exclaimed:

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

From this reading "I thought the Esquimos lived in snow houses," said Ted, as they looked at the queer little huts, and Kalitan exclaimed:

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

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

a vast treeless plain in the Arctic regions where the subsoil is permanently frozen

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

precisely as stated

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

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

From this reading AFTERNOON TEA IN AN EGLU THE Esquimo village was reached across the _tundra_, and Teddy and Kalitan were much interested in the queer houses.

at the time that

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Built for the long winter of six or eight months, when it is impossible to do anything out-of-doors, the _eglu_[15] seems quite comfortable from the Esquimo point of view, but very strange to their American cousins.