Chapter XIX

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

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading HANS had his story of adventure while at Etah.

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

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

subject to appointment

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HANS had his story of adventure while at Etah.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hans had been successful in the hunt, and, besides what he had sent by Godfrey, had deposited some walrus at Littleton Island.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Hans had been successful in the hunt, and, besides what he had sent by Godfrey, had deposited some walrus at Littleton Island.

-ing form of “bestow” — present

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hans had been successful in the hunt, and, besides what he had sent by Godfrey, had deposited some walrus at Littleton Island.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

the act of closing something

From this reading CLOSING INCIDENTS OF THE IMPRISONMENT.

a female human offspring

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Hans had been successful in the hunt, and, besides what he had sent by Godfrey, had deposited some walrus at Littleton Island.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She had evidently done what Godfrey tried in vain to do--she had entrapped him, at the expense, too, of a young Esquimo lady at Upernavik.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She had evidently done what Godfrey tried in vain to do--she had entrapped him, at the expense, too, of a young Esquimo lady at Upernavik.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

inflected form of “entrap” — take or catch as if in a snare or trap

From this reading She had evidently done what Godfrey tried in vain to do--she had entrapped him, at the expense, too, of a young Esquimo lady at Upernavik.

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From this reading She had evidently done what Godfrey tried in vain to do--she had entrapped him, at the expense, too, of a young Esquimo lady at Upernavik.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

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From this reading HANS had his story of adventure while at Etah.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading She had evidently done what Godfrey tried in vain to do--she had entrapped him, at the expense, too, of a young Esquimo lady at Upernavik.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading She had evidently done what Godfrey tried in vain to do--she had entrapped him, at the expense, too, of a young Esquimo lady at Upernavik.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

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From this reading She had evidently done what Godfrey tried in vain to do--she had entrapped him, at the expense, too, of a young Esquimo lady at Upernavik.

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

From this reading HANS had his story of adventure while at Etah.

plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization

From this reading HANS had his story of adventure while at Etah.

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

From this reading Hans had been successful in the hunt, and, besides what he had sent by Godfrey, had deposited some walrus at Littleton Island.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading HANS had his story of adventure while at Etah.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Hans had been successful in the hunt, and, besides what he had sent by Godfrey, had deposited some walrus at Littleton Island.

of great significance or value

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading CLOSING INCIDENTS OF THE IMPRISONMENT.

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

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading CLOSING INCIDENTS OF THE IMPRISONMENT.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Hans had been successful in the hunt, and, besides what he had sent by Godfrey, had deposited some walrus at Littleton Island.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading She had evidently done what Godfrey tried in vain to do--she had entrapped him, at the expense, too, of a young Esquimo lady at Upernavik.

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From this reading Hans had been successful in the hunt, and, besides what he had sent by Godfrey, had deposited some walrus at Littleton Island.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CLOSING INCIDENTS OF THE IMPRISONMENT.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Hans had been successful in the hunt, and, besides what he had sent by Godfrey, had deposited some walrus at Littleton Island.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had evidently done what Godfrey tried in vain to do--she had entrapped him, at the expense, too, of a young Esquimo lady at Upernavik.

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

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Hans had been successful in the hunt, and, besides what he had sent by Godfrey, had deposited some walrus at Littleton Island.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading HANS had his story of adventure while at Etah.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Hans had been successful in the hunt, and, besides what he had sent by Godfrey, had deposited some walrus at Littleton Island.

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

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

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

From this reading CLOSING INCIDENTS OF THE IMPRISONMENT.

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

From this reading She had evidently done what Godfrey tried in vain to do--she had entrapped him, at the expense, too, of a young Esquimo lady at Upernavik.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She had evidently done what Godfrey tried in vain to do--she had entrapped him, at the expense, too, of a young Esquimo lady at Upernavik.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading She had evidently done what Godfrey tried in vain to do--she had entrapped him, at the expense, too, of a young Esquimo lady at Upernavik.

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From this reading She had evidently done what Godfrey tried in vain to do--she had entrapped him, at the expense, too, of a young Esquimo lady at Upernavik.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading She had evidently done what Godfrey tried in vain to do--she had entrapped him, at the expense, too, of a young Esquimo lady at Upernavik.

either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber

From this reading Hans had been successful in the hunt, and, besides what he had sent by Godfrey, had deposited some walrus at Littleton Island.

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

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had evidently done what Godfrey tried in vain to do--she had entrapped him, at the expense, too, of a young Esquimo lady at Upernavik.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.

during the time that

From this reading HANS had his story of adventure while at Etah.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But the most important item in his estimation, and that which might prove far reaching in its results, was the fact that a young daughter of Sunghu appointed herself his nurse during his sickness, bestowing upon him care, sympathy, and bewitching smiles.