Chapter IV

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

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

(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 He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

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

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

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From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

without doubt or question

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

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From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

From this reading So the discontented engineer was forced to yield to the wishes of the majority.

depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)

From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading So the discontented engineer was forced to yield to the wishes of the majority.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

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

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

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

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

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

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

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

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

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

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth

From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

plural of “madman” — an insane person

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading So the discontented engineer was forced to yield to the wishes of the majority.

plural of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

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From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

not any; not one

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

not one, and not any

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

above and across; more than

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

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From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

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From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

a twilled woolen fabric

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

express in speech

From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

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From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

in a sturdy manner

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

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

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

in or at that place or location

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

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

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

a special situation

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

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

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

except if; if not

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

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

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

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

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

at the time that

From this reading PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY There was much alarm among the scanty crew of the _Chimo_ when the pitiable state of their leader was discovered, and the engineer was especially loud in his protests against attempting to continue the voyage under such discouraging conditions.

which person or people

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading So the discontented engineer was forced to yield to the wishes of the majority.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading At first the millwrights, who had heretofore had no experience in rough travel, were inclined to agree with him; but Phil stated his view of the situation so clearly, and was so sturdily supported by Serge, that they were finally won over to his way of thinking.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Five miles from Pastolik they stopped at the Eskimo village of Coatlik for a supply of wood, and here Serge, with his ability to speak Russian, proved invaluable.

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

From this reading He declared that none but madmen would think of doing such a thing, and that unless they immediately returned to St. Michaels they would all perish in that wilderness of icy water and frozen mud.

be the cause or source of

From this reading So the discontented engineer was forced to yield to the wishes of the majority.