the state of being absent
From this reading Hope of that seemed built on the Thursday morning absence of either Kluger or his partner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That he seemed to disbelieve what the _klootchmen_ had told her of the continued presence of the white and near-white spoilers at once troubled and gratified her.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
BREEDverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Hope of that seemed built on the Thursday morning absence of either Kluger or his partner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She hated to think that the Indian women would mislead her; but she did want the slayer of her cousin's sweetheart captured and punished.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading She hated to think that the Indian women would mislead her; but she did want the slayer of her cousin's sweetheart captured and punished.
CLUTCHnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She did not resent particularly his lack of confidence, feeling that she had not earned it.
without stop or interruption
From this reading That he seemed to disbelieve what the _klootchmen_ had told her of the continued presence of the white and near-white spoilers at once troubled and gratified her.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She hated to think that the Indian women would mislead her; but she did want the slayer of her cousin's sweetheart captured and punished.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not resent particularly his lack of confidence, feeling that she had not earned it.
disbelieveverbUS /dɪsbəˈliːv/
reject as false; refuse to accept
From this reading That he seemed to disbelieve what the _klootchmen_ had told her of the continued presence of the white and near-white spoilers at once troubled and gratified her.
the act of discovering something
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading She did not resent particularly his lack of confidence, feeling that she had not earned it.
one or the other of two
From this reading Hope of that seemed built on the Thursday morning absence of either Kluger or his partner.
enigmanounUS /ɪˈnɪɡmə/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She did not resent particularly his lack of confidence, feeling that she had not earned it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
the act of giving
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
GlaciernounUS /ˈɡleɪʃər/
a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading That he seemed to disbelieve what the _klootchmen_ had told her of the continued presence of the white and near-white spoilers at once troubled and gratified her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading She hated to think that the Indian women would mislead her; but she did want the slayer of her cousin's sweetheart captured and punished.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he seemed to disbelieve what the _klootchmen_ had told her of the continued presence of the white and near-white spoilers at once troubled and gratified her.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not resent particularly his lack of confidence, feeling that she had not earned it.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hope of that seemed built on the Thursday morning absence of either Kluger or his partner.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading She hated to think that the Indian women would mislead her; but she did want the slayer of her cousin's sweetheart captured and punished.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did not resent particularly his lack of confidence, feeling that she had not earned it.
klootchmen
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From this reading That he seemed to disbelieve what the _klootchmen_ had told her of the continued presence of the white and near-white spoilers at once troubled and gratified her.
Kluger
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From this reading Hope of that seemed built on the Thursday morning absence of either Kluger or his partner.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading She did not resent particularly his lack of confidence, feeling that she had not earned it.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
misleadverbUS /mɪˈsliːd/
lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading She hated to think that the Indian women would mislead her; but she did want the slayer of her cousin's sweetheart captured and punished.
Moira
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From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Hope of that seemed built on the Thursday morning absence of either Kluger or his partner.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
near-white
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From this reading That he seemed to disbelieve what the _klootchmen_ had told her of the continued presence of the white and near-white spoilers at once troubled and gratified her.
not any; not one
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
not one, and not any
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not resent particularly his lack of confidence, feeling that she had not earned it.
O'Malley
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From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hope of that seemed built on the Thursday morning absence of either Kluger or his partner.
on one occasion
From this reading That he seemed to disbelieve what the _klootchmen_ had told her of the continued presence of the white and near-white spoilers at once troubled and gratified her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hope of that seemed built on the Thursday morning absence of either Kluger or his partner.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She did not resent particularly his lack of confidence, feeling that she had not earned it.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Hope of that seemed built on the Thursday morning absence of either Kluger or his partner.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading That he seemed to disbelieve what the _klootchmen_ had told her of the continued presence of the white and near-white spoilers at once troubled and gratified her.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading She hated to think that the Indian women would mislead her; but she did want the slayer of her cousin's sweetheart captured and punished.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading She did not resent particularly his lack of confidence, feeling that she had not earned it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That he seemed to disbelieve what the _klootchmen_ had told her of the continued presence of the white and near-white spoilers at once troubled and gratified her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not resent particularly his lack of confidence, feeling that she had not earned it.
Siwashes
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From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
slayernounUS /ˈsleɪər/
someone who causes the death of a person or animal
From this reading She hated to think that the Indian women would mislead her; but she did want the slayer of her cousin's sweetheart captured and punished.
spoilersnounUS /ˈspɔɪlərz/
plural of “spoiler” — a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning
From this reading That he seemed to disbelieve what the _klootchmen_ had told her of the continued presence of the white and near-white spoilers at once troubled and gratified her.
sweetheartnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrt/
a person loved by another person
From this reading She hated to think that the Indian women would mislead her; but she did want the slayer of her cousin's sweetheart captured and punished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She did not resent particularly his lack of confidence, feeling that she had not earned it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She hated to think that the Indian women would mislead her; but she did want the slayer of her cousin's sweetheart captured and punished.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Hope of that seemed built on the Thursday morning absence of either Kluger or his partner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading That he seemed to disbelieve what the _klootchmen_ had told her of the continued presence of the white and near-white spoilers at once troubled and gratified her.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading That he seemed to disbelieve what the _klootchmen_ had told her of the continued presence of the white and near-white spoilers at once troubled and gratified her.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading She hated to think that the Indian women would mislead her; but she did want the slayer of her cousin's sweetheart captured and punished.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
a Caucasian
From this reading That he seemed to disbelieve what the _klootchmen_ had told her of the continued presence of the white and near-white spoilers at once troubled and gratified her.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She hated to think that the Indian women would mislead her; but she did want the slayer of her cousin's sweetheart captured and punished.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading CLUTCH OF THE BREED Making her way down Glacier Creek, giving no attention to the working Siwashes and receiving none from them, Moira O'Malley wondered what discovery this enigma of the Mounted had held back from her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She hated to think that the Indian women would mislead her; but she did want the slayer of her cousin's sweetheart captured and punished.