Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

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

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

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

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

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

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

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

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We wanted to get as much salt on hand as possible; and, by untiring industry, succeeded in getting about a quart ahead.

at or in the front

From this reading We wanted to get as much salt on hand as possible; and, by untiring industry, succeeded in getting about a quart ahead.

(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 But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

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

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

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

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

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

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

the first light of day

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

fearless and daring

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

plural of “carcass” — the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food

From this reading But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

-ing form of “egg” — throw eggs at

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

start firing a weapon

From this reading But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading Where to get the next supply of fuel was an open question.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading We wanted to get as much salt on hand as possible; and, by untiring industry, succeeded in getting about a quart ahead.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading We wanted to get as much salt on hand as possible; and, by untiring industry, succeeded in getting about a quart ahead.

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

From this reading But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.

plural of “hailstone” — small pellet of ice that falls during a hailstorm

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading We wanted to get as much salt on hand as possible; and, by untiring industry, succeeded in getting about a quart ahead.

a chronic emphysema of the horse that causes difficult expiration and heaving of the flanks

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

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

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

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

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading We wanted to get as much salt on hand as possible; and, by untiring industry, succeeded in getting about a quart ahead.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

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From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Where to get the next supply of fuel was an open question.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

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

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Where to get the next supply of fuel was an open question.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading We wanted to get as much salt on hand as possible; and, by untiring industry, succeeded in getting about a quart ahead.

communicate vividly

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon

From this reading We wanted to get as much salt on hand as possible; and, by untiring industry, succeeded in getting about a quart ahead.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Where to get the next supply of fuel was an open question.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

express in words

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

unusual or striking

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading We wanted to get as much salt on hand as possible; and, by untiring industry, succeeded in getting about a quart ahead.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Where to get the next supply of fuel was an open question.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

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

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

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

From this reading But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.

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

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading We wanted to get as much salt on hand as possible; and, by untiring industry, succeeded in getting about a quart ahead.

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

From this reading But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

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

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

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

From this reading But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading We wanted to get as much salt on hand as possible; and, by untiring industry, succeeded in getting about a quart ahead.

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

From this reading Where to get the next supply of fuel was an open question.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading More Salt.--Some Big Hailstones.--A Bright Aurora.--The Lookout.--An _Oomiak_ heaves in Sight.--The Huskies land on a Neighboring Island.--Shall we join them?--A Bold, Singular, not to say Infamous, Proposition from Kit.--Some Sharp Talk.--Kit's Project carried by Vote.

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

From this reading During the 29th, 30th, and 31st (Sunday) of the month, we were employed much as upon the 27th; viz., boiling for salt, and egging along the cliffs.

in or at the place that

From this reading Where to get the next supply of fuel was an open question.

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

From this reading But to do this we had been obliged to keep up a smart fire, which had consumed nearly all the walrus-blubber from both carcasses.