used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Another meets misfortune, disease or accident, and down he goes for medical attention--Fairbanks--Vancouver--Seattle--and the Koyukuk pays the bills.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
(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 For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another meets misfortune, disease or accident, and down he goes for medical attention--Fairbanks--Vancouver--Seattle--and the Koyukuk pays the bills.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Another meets misfortune, disease or accident, and down he goes for medical attention--Fairbanks--Vancouver--Seattle--and the Koyukuk pays the bills.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Another meets misfortune, disease or accident, and down he goes for medical attention--Fairbanks--Vancouver--Seattle--and the Koyukuk pays the bills.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
comraderynoun
the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
confluencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfluːəns/
a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Another meets misfortune, disease or accident, and down he goes for medical attention--Fairbanks--Vancouver--Seattle--and the Koyukuk pays the bills.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Another meets misfortune, disease or accident, and down he goes for medical attention--Fairbanks--Vancouver--Seattle--and the Koyukuk pays the bills.
espritnounUS /eˈspriː/
liveliness of mind or spirit
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
FairbanksnounUS /ˈferbəŋks/
United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000)
From this reading Another meets misfortune, disease or accident, and down he goes for medical attention--Fairbanks--Vancouver--Seattle--and the Koyukuk pays the bills.
a social unit living together
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Another meets misfortune, disease or accident, and down he goes for medical attention--Fairbanks--Vancouver--Seattle--and the Koyukuk pays the bills.
Gordons
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From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
half-dozenadjectiveUS /ˈhæfdʌzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Another meets misfortune, disease or accident, and down he goes for medical attention--Fairbanks--Vancouver--Seattle--and the Koyukuk pays the bills.
ten 10s
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
KOYUKUK
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From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
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 For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
occurring by chance
From this reading A man strikes it lucky, and the whole Koyukuk rejoices.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man strikes it lucky, and the whole Koyukuk rejoices.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Another meets misfortune, disease or accident, and down he goes for medical attention--Fairbanks--Vancouver--Seattle--and the Koyukuk pays the bills.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Another meets misfortune, disease or accident, and down he goes for medical attention--Fairbanks--Vancouver--Seattle--and the Koyukuk pays the bills.
the force of workers available
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Another meets misfortune, disease or accident, and down he goes for medical attention--Fairbanks--Vancouver--Seattle--and the Koyukuk pays the bills.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
MyrtlenounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading Another meets misfortune, disease or accident, and down he goes for medical attention--Fairbanks--Vancouver--Seattle--and the Koyukuk pays the bills.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
rejoices
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From this reading A man strikes it lucky, and the whole Koyukuk rejoices.
river'snounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
SeattlenounUS /siˈætəl/
a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington
From this reading Another meets misfortune, disease or accident, and down he goes for medical attention--Fairbanks--Vancouver--Seattle--and the Koyukuk pays the bills.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading A man strikes it lucky, and the whole Koyukuk rejoices.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
tributariesnounUS /ˈtrɪbjəteriz/
plural of “tributary” — a branch that flows into the main stream
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading Another meets misfortune, disease or accident, and down he goes for medical attention--Fairbanks--Vancouver--Seattle--and the Koyukuk pays the bills.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it was in the building of this cabin that they came first to realize the real comradery, the _esprit de corps_ of the men of the Koyukuk.
in or at the place that
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
a Caucasian
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
which person or people
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A man strikes it lucky, and the whole Koyukuk rejoices.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading ON THE KOYUKUK On Myrtle Creek, six miles above its mouth, the Gordons selected a cabin site, close against the shoulder of a mountain, where a thicket of spruce promised some protection against winter gales.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
YukonnounUS /ˈjuːkɑːn/
a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea
From this reading For the two or three hundred white men who live upon the Koyukuk and its tributaries, all but a half-dozen of whom are grouped far within the Arctic Circle, more than six hundred miles above the river’s confluence with the Yukon, and isolated as few other camps in the North are isolated in the land of the strong cold and the long dark, count themselves more a family than a community.
