Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Not many years before the Indians of that section had defied the power of the United States, and killed several American citizens.

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

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

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

From this reading Not many years before the Indians of that section had defied the power of the United States, and killed several American citizens.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

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

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Not many years before the Indians of that section had defied the power of the United States, and killed several American citizens.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading From that time on, no sound was so terrible to them as the roar of a big gun.

make a resonant sound, like artillery

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

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

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

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

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

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

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Not many years before the Indians of that section had defied the power of the United States, and killed several American citizens.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

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

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

travel across or pass over

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading Not many years before the Indians of that section had defied the power of the United States, and killed several American citizens.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading A gunboat, hurried to the scene of trouble, shelled and destroyed one of their villages in retaliation.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

(of sounds) repeating by reflection

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From that time on, no sound was so terrible to them as the roar of a big gun.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols

From this reading A gunboat, hurried to the scene of trouble, shelled and destroyed one of their villages in retaliation.

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

From this reading Not many years before the Indians of that section had defied the power of the United States, and killed several American citizens.

only a very short time before

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

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

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading A gunboat, hurried to the scene of trouble, shelled and destroyed one of their villages in retaliation.

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

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

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

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

From this reading Not many years before the Indians of that section had defied the power of the United States, and killed several American citizens.

an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

involving invasion or aggressive attack

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Not many years before the Indians of that section had defied the power of the United States, and killed several American citizens.

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

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

the act of putting something in a certain place

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Not many years before the Indians of that section had defied the power of the United States, and killed several American citizens.

the force of workers available

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

not any; not one

From this reading From that time on, no sound was so terrible to them as the roar of a big gun.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not many years before the Indians of that section had defied the power of the United States, and killed several American citizens.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading From that time on, no sound was so terrible to them as the roar of a big gun.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A gunboat, hurried to the scene of trouble, shelled and destroyed one of their villages in retaliation.

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

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

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

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Not many years before the Indians of that section had defied the power of the United States, and killed several American citizens.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading A gunboat, hurried to the scene of trouble, shelled and destroyed one of their villages in retaliation.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading From that time on, no sound was so terrible to them as the roar of a big gun.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A gunboat, hurried to the scene of trouble, shelled and destroyed one of their villages in retaliation.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Not many years before the Indians of that section had defied the power of the United States, and killed several American citizens.

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

From this reading Not many years before the Indians of that section had defied the power of the United States, and killed several American citizens.

in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

of animals or fruits that have a shell

From this reading A gunboat, hurried to the scene of trouble, shelled and destroyed one of their villages in retaliation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading From that time on, no sound was so terrible to them as the roar of a big gun.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading From that time on, no sound was so terrible to them as the roar of a big gun.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Not many years before the Indians of that section had defied the power of the United States, and killed several American citizens.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading From that time on, no sound was so terrible to them as the roar of a big gun.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

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

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A gunboat, hurried to the scene of trouble, shelled and destroyed one of their villages in retaliation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading From that time on, no sound was so terrible to them as the roar of a big gun.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading From that time on, no sound was so terrible to them as the roar of a big gun.

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

From this reading A gunboat, hurried to the scene of trouble, shelled and destroyed one of their villages in retaliation.

a source of difficulty

From this reading A gunboat, hurried to the scene of trouble, shelled and destroyed one of their villages in retaliation.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Not many years before the Indians of that section had defied the power of the United States, and killed several American citizens.

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

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

the topmost one of two

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN An earthquake could hardly have caused greater consternation in the village of Klukwan than did the boom of that heavy gun as it came echoing up the palisaded valley of the Chilkat.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading A gunboat, hurried to the scene of trouble, shelled and destroyed one of their villages in retaliation.

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

From this reading From that time on, no sound was so terrible to them as the roar of a big gun.

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

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

during the time that

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

which person or people

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.

a late time of life

From this reading Not many years before the Indians of that section had defied the power of the United States, and killed several American citizens.

a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea

From this reading While Phil and his companions were chafing at the delay imposed upon them by the greed of the Chilkat Shaman, a government vessel arrived in the neighboring inlet of Chilkoot, bearing a party of scientific men, who were to cross the mountains at that point for an exploration of the upper Yukon, and the locating of the boundary-line between Alaska and Canada.