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Chapter XV
We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip. "Raed, will you act as leader, or captain?" Kit asked. "I decline," was the reply. "It is hardly fair to ask me, I think.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Kit asked.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Raed, will you act as leader, or captain?"”
a gradual loss of health and strength
From this reading “"I decline," was the reply.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It is hardly fair to ask me, I think.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It is hardly fair to ask me, I think.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
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From this reading "Raed, will you act as leader, or captain?"
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Raed, will you act as leader, or captain?"
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From this reading "It is hardly fair to ask me, I think.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Kit asked.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Raed, will you act as leader, or captain?"
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
a gradual loss of health and strength
From this reading "I decline," was the reply.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It is hardly fair to ask me, I think.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
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From this reading "It is hardly fair to ask me, I think.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I decline," was the reply.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is hardly fair to ask me, I think.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is hardly fair to ask me, I think.
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From this reading Kit asked.
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From this reading "Raed, will you act as leader, or captain?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is hardly fair to ask me, I think.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
not any; not one
From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Raed, will you act as leader, or captain?"
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From this reading "Raed, will you act as leader, or captain?"
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From this reading "I decline," was the reply.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It is hardly fair to ask me, I think.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is hardly fair to ask me, I think.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I decline," was the reply.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Raed, will you act as leader, or captain?"
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
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From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We set up a Military Despotism on "Isle Aktok."--"No Better than Filibusters!"--The Seizure of the Oomiak.--The Seal-Tax.--A Case of Discipline.--_Wutchee_ and _Wunchee_.--The Inside of a Husky Hut.--"Eigh, Eigh!"--An Esquimau Ball.--A Funeral.--Wutchee and Wunchee's Cookery.--The Esquimau Whip.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Raed, will you act as leader, or captain?"
