Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

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

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading He was not capable of carrying it out to Winnipeg by himself.

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

From this reading He was not capable of carrying it out to Winnipeg by himself.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

wanted intensely

From this reading It was the gold that he desired.

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

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

coins made of gold

From this reading It was the gold that he desired.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

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

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

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

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was not capable of carrying it out to Winnipeg by himself.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

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

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And if he recaptured it, what then?

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

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

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

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the gold that he desired.

and nothing more

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

immediately past

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

without good reason

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

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 Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

engage in

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

and nothing more

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was not capable of carrying it out to Winnipeg by himself.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

past form of “recapture” — experience anew

From this reading And if he recaptured it, what then?

freed from illness or injury

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

move hurridly

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

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

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was the gold that he desired.

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

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And if he recaptured it, what then?

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

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

From this reading He was not capable of carrying it out to Winnipeg by himself.

in the direction of

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

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

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.

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

From this reading It was the gold that he desired.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading And if he recaptured it, what then?

which person or people

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters

From this reading He was not capable of carrying it out to Winnipeg by himself.

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

From this reading THE MURDER IN THE SKY However lightly he travels and however hard the snow may have packed, a man who has only two huskies and is handicapped by a body just recovered from sickness does not make much speed in winter travelling.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Through the long hours of the dreary November night Granger, with hard, set face, had pushed on up the Last Chance River, towards God's Voice, following in Spurling's tracks.