Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

highly skilled

From this reading As, however, they are likely to find the operation a long one, the owners may return before they have accomplished it, and shoot them for their pains.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

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

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

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

From this reading Of course, it may possibly be stolen by their enemies, but they select such spots as are not likely to be discovered.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

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

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As, however, they are likely to find the operation a long one, the owners may return before they have accomplished it, and shoot them for their pains.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course, it may possibly be stolen by their enemies, but they select such spots as are not likely to be discovered.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

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From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

a person who is in charge

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, it may possibly be stolen by their enemies, but they select such spots as are not likely to be discovered.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

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

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Of course, it may possibly be stolen by their enemies, but they select such spots as are not likely to be discovered.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Of course, it may possibly be stolen by their enemies, but they select such spots as are not likely to be discovered.

divisible by two

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading As, however, they are likely to find the operation a long one, the owners may return before they have accomplished it, and shoot them for their pains.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

bite or chew on with the teeth

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

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

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

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

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading As, however, they are likely to find the operation a long one, the owners may return before they have accomplished it, and shoot them for their pains.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

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

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Of course, it may possibly be stolen by their enemies, but they select such spots as are not likely to be discovered.

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 As, however, they are likely to find the operation a long one, the owners may return before they have accomplished it, and shoot them for their pains.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Of course, it may possibly be stolen by their enemies, but they select such spots as are not likely to be discovered.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

not any; not one

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As, however, they are likely to find the operation a long one, the owners may return before they have accomplished it, and shoot them for their pains.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading As, however, they are likely to find the operation a long one, the owners may return before they have accomplished it, and shoot them for their pains.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

above and across; more than

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading As, however, they are likely to find the operation a long one, the owners may return before they have accomplished it, and shoot them for their pains.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading As, however, they are likely to find the operation a long one, the owners may return before they have accomplished it, and shoot them for their pains.

by chance

From this reading Of course, it may possibly be stolen by their enemies, but they select such spots as are not likely to be discovered.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading As, however, they are likely to find the operation a long one, the owners may return before they have accomplished it, and shoot them for their pains.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

a platform from which criminals are executed (hanged or beheaded)

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

of superior grade

From this reading Of course, it may possibly be stolen by their enemies, but they select such spots as are not likely to be discovered.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

have in common

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading As, however, they are likely to find the operation a long one, the owners may return before they have accomplished it, and shoot them for their pains.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading Of course, it may possibly be stolen by their enemies, but they select such spots as are not likely to be discovered.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading Of course, it may possibly be stolen by their enemies, but they select such spots as are not likely to be discovered.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Of course, it may possibly be stolen by their enemies, but they select such spots as are not likely to be discovered.

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

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

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

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As, however, they are likely to find the operation a long one, the owners may return before they have accomplished it, and shoot them for their pains.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

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

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

the upper part of anything

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

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

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

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

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

at the time that

From this reading This is an ordinary method employed by the Indians for preserving their provisions, when they have obtained more than they can transport at a time.

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

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

during the time that

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.

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From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

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

From this reading Another risk they run is from those arrant thieves the wolverines, which, if they discover what is on the top of the scaffold, though they cannot climb up it, will set to work with their sharp teeth, and try to gnaw away the posts.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As it was impossible for us to carry our share of the moose flesh with us, we had arranged with the chief that he should build what is called a "sunjegwun," a high scaffold, on the top of which it was to be deposited and then securely covered over, so that no birds of prey could reach it, while, from its height, even bears would not be able to climb up to the top.