Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

an urban hit squad and guerrilla group of the Communist Party in the Philippines; formed in the 1980s

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

a farewell remark

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

later than; following

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

(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 The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

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

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

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

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Do they mean for us to take the schooner up there?" asked the captain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

have

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

plural of “belle” — a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

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

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "Do they mean for us to take the schooner up there?" asked the captain.

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

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

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

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Raed pointed to the deck, and then off to the shore, inquiringly.

the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do they mean for us to take the schooner up there?" asked the captain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

destroyed or killed

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

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

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

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

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

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

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

the act of retaining something

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

muscular and heavily built

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

in an inquiring manner

From this reading Raed pointed to the deck, and then off to the shore, inquiringly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "Do they mean for us to take the schooner up there?" asked the captain.

not one, and not any

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

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

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

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

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

an organization to gain political power

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

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

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

having a point

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

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

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

a large beer glass

From this reading "Do they mean for us to take the schooner up there?" asked the captain.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

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

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

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

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

carry out

From this reading "Do they mean for us to take the schooner up there?" asked the captain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

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

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Do they mean for us to take the schooner up there?" asked the captain.

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

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

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

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

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

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Do they mean for us to take the schooner up there?" asked the captain.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

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

From this reading The Husky Belles.--_We-we_ and _Caubvick.--"Abb_," she said.--All Promenade.--Candy at a Discount.--"_Pillitay, pillitay!_"--Old Trull and the Husky Matron.--Gorgeous Gifts.--Adieu to the Arctic Beauties.

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

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

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

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whereupon they fell to _heh-hehing_ afresh with cries of "_Igloo, igloo!_" Kit pointed to our boat, hanging from the davits at the stern, and then off to the shore, to inquire whether we should send it for them; but they shook their heads, and cried, "_Oomiak, oomiak!_"

during the time that

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

in the company of; together with

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading None of their women had come off with them; and, while the party that had gone after the bear were busy skinning it, Raed brought up a roll of flannel, with half a dozen knives, and, holding them up, pointed off to the mainland and said, "_Henne-lay_."