Chapter VI · _Lost in the Drifting Snow._

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

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

highly skilled

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

later than; following

From this reading Barking joyfully, the dogs bounded after, while David sat astride the loaded sled, laughing and jubilant.

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

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

with one leg on each side

From this reading Barking joyfully, the dogs bounded after, while David sat astride the loaded sled, laughing and jubilant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading Barking joyfully, the dogs bounded after, while David sat astride the loaded sled, laughing and jubilant.

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

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Meanwhile Kasba caught and harnessed the dogs, and everything being ready, she started off at a quick walk.

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From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading Barking joyfully, the dogs bounded after, while David sat astride the loaded sled, laughing and jubilant.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Meanwhile Kasba caught and harnessed the dogs, and everything being ready, she started off at a quick walk.

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

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

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 Meanwhile Kasba caught and harnessed the dogs, and everything being ready, she started off at a quick walk.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Meanwhile Kasba caught and harnessed the dogs, and everything being ready, she started off at a quick walk.

the organ of sight

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

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

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

cause to stop

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

easy to reach

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

brought under control and put to use

From this reading Meanwhile Kasba caught and harnessed the dogs, and everything being ready, she started off at a quick walk.

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

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

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

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

impervious to correction by punishment

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading Barking joyfully, the dogs bounded after, while David sat astride the loaded sled, laughing and jubilant.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading Barking joyfully, the dogs bounded after, while David sat astride the loaded sled, laughing and jubilant.

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

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading Barking joyfully, the dogs bounded after, while David sat astride the loaded sled, laughing and jubilant.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Barking joyfully, the dogs bounded after, while David sat astride the loaded sled, laughing and jubilant.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile Kasba caught and harnessed the dogs, and everything being ready, she started off at a quick walk.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

a form of address for a man

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Kasba caught and harnessed the dogs, and everything being ready, she started off at a quick walk.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

past form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Meanwhile Kasba caught and harnessed the dogs, and everything being ready, she started off at a quick walk.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Meanwhile Kasba caught and harnessed the dogs, and everything being ready, she started off at a quick walk.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Barking joyfully, the dogs bounded after, while David sat astride the loaded sled, laughing and jubilant.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Meanwhile Kasba caught and harnessed the dogs, and everything being ready, she started off at a quick walk.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Kasba caught and harnessed the dogs, and everything being ready, she started off at a quick walk.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

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

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

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

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

up to a particular time

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

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

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

-ing form of “tuck” — fit snugly into

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Meanwhile Kasba caught and harnessed the dogs, and everything being ready, she started off at a quick walk.

marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

From this reading Mile after mile was accomplished in this manner till the sun peeped over the horizon, and Kasba, bethinking herself of breakfast, slackened her pace, keeping a wary eye for a suitable place for a halt.

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

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

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

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

during the time that

From this reading While the incorrigible Mr. Broom was sitting on his bunk making prodigious efforts at harmony, David and Kasba were preparing to fetch the deer that had fallen to the boy’s gun on the previous day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.

a loose dressing gown for women

From this reading The sled was brought to the door and packed with sundry cooking utensils, and, this completed, David drew the wrapper together and lashed it with a clapmatch line, tucking his rifle and axe under the lashing at the top of the load to be handy in case of need.