Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

later than; following

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

(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 So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

aroused or activated

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

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

From this reading So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

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From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Here he spent the night, tucked warmly in a rabbit-skin robe, nestled between Phil and Serge with all his sorrows forgotten for the time being.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both then and in the morning the dogs were given all they could eat――so much, in fact, that they were greatly disinclined to travel during most of the following day.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

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

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

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

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

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

From this reading So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Both then and in the morning the dogs were given all they could eat――so much, in fact, that they were greatly disinclined to travel during most of the following day.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval

From this reading Both then and in the morning the dogs were given all they could eat――so much, in fact, that they were greatly disinclined to travel during most of the following day.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Both then and in the morning the dogs were given all they could eat――so much, in fact, that they were greatly disinclined to travel during most of the following day.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Both then and in the morning the dogs were given all they could eat――so much, in fact, that they were greatly disinclined to travel during most of the following day.

take in solid food

From this reading Both then and in the morning the dogs were given all they could eat――so much, in fact, that they were greatly disinclined to travel during most of the following day.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

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

From this reading Both then and in the morning the dogs were given all they could eat――so much, in fact, that they were greatly disinclined to travel during most of the following day.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Both then and in the morning the dogs were given all they could eat――so much, in fact, that they were greatly disinclined to travel during most of the following day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Here he spent the night, tucked warmly in a rabbit-skin robe, nestled between Phil and Serge with all his sorrows forgotten for the time being.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

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

From this reading So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Both then and in the morning the dogs were given all they could eat――so much, in fact, that they were greatly disinclined to travel during most of the following day.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Both then and in the morning the dogs were given all they could eat――so much, in fact, that they were greatly disinclined to travel during most of the following day.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

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

From this reading Here he spent the night, tucked warmly in a rabbit-skin robe, nestled between Phil and Serge with all his sorrows forgotten for the time being.

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

From this reading Here he spent the night, tucked warmly in a rabbit-skin robe, nestled between Phil and Serge with all his sorrows forgotten for the time being.

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

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

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

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

ten 10s

From this reading So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

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

From this reading So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

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

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

past form of “lull” — calm by deception

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

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

From this reading So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Both then and in the morning the dogs were given all they could eat――so much, in fact, that they were greatly disinclined to travel during most of the following day.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Both then and in the morning the dogs were given all they could eat――so much, in fact, that they were greatly disinclined to travel during most of the following day.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

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

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

From this reading Here he spent the night, tucked warmly in a rabbit-skin robe, nestled between Phil and Serge with all his sorrows forgotten for the time being.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Here he spent the night, tucked warmly in a rabbit-skin robe, nestled between Phil and Serge with all his sorrows forgotten for the time being.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Here he spent the night, tucked warmly in a rabbit-skin robe, nestled between Phil and Serge with all his sorrows forgotten for the time being.

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

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

operate an airplane

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

to a pitiful degree

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

move with force

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

third-person singular of “qualify” — prove capable or fit; meet requirements

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Here he spent the night, tucked warmly in a rabbit-skin robe, nestled between Phil and Serge with all his sorrows forgotten for the time being.

-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading Here he spent the night, tucked warmly in a rabbit-skin robe, nestled between Phil and Serge with all his sorrows forgotten for the time being.

in an impolite manner

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

a twilled woolen fabric

From this reading Here he spent the night, tucked warmly in a rabbit-skin robe, nestled between Phil and Serge with all his sorrows forgotten for the time being.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

transport in a sleigh

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Here he spent the night, tucked warmly in a rabbit-skin robe, nestled between Phil and Serge with all his sorrows forgotten for the time being.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Here he spent the night, tucked warmly in a rabbit-skin robe, nestled between Phil and Serge with all his sorrows forgotten for the time being.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So as much of the moose meat as could be loaded on a sledge, or several hundred pounds in all, was prepared and frozen that evening.

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

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Both then and in the morning the dogs were given all they could eat――so much, in fact, that they were greatly disinclined to travel during most of the following day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Both then and in the morning the dogs were given all they could eat――so much, in fact, that they were greatly disinclined to travel during most of the following day.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Here he spent the night, tucked warmly in a rabbit-skin robe, nestled between Phil and Serge with all his sorrows forgotten for the time being.

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

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Both then and in the morning the dogs were given all they could eat――so much, in fact, that they were greatly disinclined to travel during most of the following day.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

having tucked or being tucked

From this reading Here he spent the night, tucked warmly in a rabbit-skin robe, nestled between Phil and Serge with all his sorrows forgotten for the time being.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Here he spent the night, tucked warmly in a rabbit-skin robe, nestled between Phil and Serge with all his sorrows forgotten for the time being.

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

From this reading NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT Although disappointed of their guide, there was nothing for the sledge party to do but push on and trust to their own good judgment to carry them safely to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Both then and in the morning the dogs were given all they could eat――so much, in fact, that they were greatly disinclined to travel during most of the following day.

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

From this reading The latest addition to the party, after being rudely awakened from the slumber into which Jalap Coombs’s singing had lulled him, called pitifully for his mother, and, refusing to be comforted, finally sobbed himself to sleep on Phil’s bear-skin in front of the fire.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here he spent the night, tucked warmly in a rabbit-skin robe, nestled between Phil and Serge with all his sorrows forgotten for the time being.