Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

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

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading One of our best horses died and another fell over a precipice.

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

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading One of our best horses died and another fell over a precipice.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Then there were weeks of bitter frost, when work was partly suspended, and both rock and soil defied our efforts.

shining intensely

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Then there were weeks of bitter frost, when work was partly suspended, and both rock and soil defied our efforts.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

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

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading Then there were weeks of bitter frost, when work was partly suspended, and both rock and soil defied our efforts.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading One of our best horses died and another fell over a precipice.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

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

From this reading Then there were weeks of bitter frost, when work was partly suspended, and both rock and soil defied our efforts.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

come to understand

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading One of our best horses died and another fell over a precipice.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Then there were weeks of bitter frost, when work was partly suspended, and both rock and soil defied our efforts.

usually; as a rule

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

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

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading One of our best horses died and another fell over a precipice.

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

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

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

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

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

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

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

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of our best horses died and another fell over a precipice.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

above and across; more than

From this reading One of our best horses died and another fell over a precipice.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Then there were weeks of bitter frost, when work was partly suspended, and both rock and soil defied our efforts.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

a very steep cliff

From this reading One of our best horses died and another fell over a precipice.

past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

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

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Then there were weeks of bitter frost, when work was partly suspended, and both rock and soil defied our efforts.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

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

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Then there were weeks of bitter frost, when work was partly suspended, and both rock and soil defied our efforts.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading Then there were weeks of bitter frost, when work was partly suspended, and both rock and soil defied our efforts.

the driver of a team of horses doing hauling

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

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

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then there were weeks of bitter frost, when work was partly suspended, and both rock and soil defied our efforts.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

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

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

hard to endure

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

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

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

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

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Still, though the number of the track-layers was largely reduced, the inhabitants of the mining region had waited long enough, and so, in spite of many hardships, slowly, fathom by fathom, we carried the rail-head on.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Then there were weeks of bitter frost, when work was partly suspended, and both rock and soil defied our efforts.

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

From this reading Then there were weeks of bitter frost, when work was partly suspended, and both rock and soil defied our efforts.

at the time that

From this reading Then there were weeks of bitter frost, when work was partly suspended, and both rock and soil defied our efforts.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

during the time that

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

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

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now and then for several days together we sat in our log-built shelter while a blinding snowstorm raged outside and the pines filled the valley with their roaring.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE HIRED TEAMSTER Speaking generally, winter is much less severe in British Columbia, especially near the coast, than it is on the prairie, though it is sufficiently trying high up among the mountains, where as a rule little work is done at that season.