Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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From this reading It was no colder than 5° below zero when we started on the trip, but the wind made the travelling unpleasant.

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

From this reading But its topography makes it the natural wind course of the country--a down-river wind in winter, an up-river wind in summer blows almost continually.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

a large-scale farming enterprise

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

a native or resident of Alaska

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading But its topography makes it the natural wind course of the country--a down-river wind in winter, an up-river wind in summer blows almost continually.

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

From this reading But its topography makes it the natural wind course of the country--a down-river wind in winter, an up-river wind in summer blows almost continually.

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

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The stream is confined in one deep channel by lofty mountains on both banks, and the scenery at times is very bold and wild.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading It was no colder than 5° below zero when we started on the trip, but the wind made the travelling unpleasant.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading But its topography makes it the natural wind course of the country--a down-river wind in winter, an up-river wind in summer blows almost continually.

fearless and daring

From this reading The stream is confined in one deep channel by lofty mountains on both banks, and the scenery at times is very bold and wild.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The stream is confined in one deep channel by lofty mountains on both banks, and the scenery at times is very bold and wild.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The stream is confined in one deep channel by lofty mountains on both banks, and the scenery at times is very bold and wild.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading The stream is confined in one deep channel by lofty mountains on both banks, and the scenery at times is very bold and wild.

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From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was no colder than 5° below zero when we started on the trip, but the wind made the travelling unpleasant.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading The stream is confined in one deep channel by lofty mountains on both banks, and the scenery at times is very bold and wild.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading But its topography makes it the natural wind course of the country--a down-river wind in winter, an up-river wind in summer blows almost continually.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The stream is confined in one deep channel by lofty mountains on both banks, and the scenery at times is very bold and wild.

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

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

without deviation

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

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 UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

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From this reading But its topography makes it the natural wind course of the country--a down-river wind in winter, an up-river wind in summer blows almost continually.

United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000)

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

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

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

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

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The seventy-five miles up the Yukon was through the Lower Ramparts, one of the most picturesque portions of this great river.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

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

From this reading The stream is confined in one deep channel by lofty mountains on both banks, and the scenery at times is very bold and wild.

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

From this reading The stream is confined in one deep channel by lofty mountains on both banks, and the scenery at times is very bold and wild.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But its topography makes it the natural wind course of the country--a down-river wind in winter, an up-river wind in summer blows almost continually.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But its topography makes it the natural wind course of the country--a down-river wind in winter, an up-river wind in summer blows almost continually.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The stream is confined in one deep channel by lofty mountains on both banks, and the scenery at times is very bold and wild.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The seventy-five miles up the Yukon was through the Lower Ramparts, one of the most picturesque portions of this great river.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was no colder than 5° below zero when we started on the trip, but the wind made the travelling unpleasant.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading But its topography makes it the natural wind course of the country--a down-river wind in winter, an up-river wind in summer blows almost continually.

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

From this reading The seventy-five miles up the Yukon was through the Lower Ramparts, one of the most picturesque portions of this great river.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The seventy-five miles up the Yukon was through the Lower Ramparts, one of the most picturesque portions of this great river.

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

From this reading The stream is confined in one deep channel by lofty mountains on both banks, and the scenery at times is very bold and wild.

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From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading But its topography makes it the natural wind course of the country--a down-river wind in winter, an up-river wind in summer blows almost continually.

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From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

not any; not one

From this reading It was no colder than 5° below zero when we started on the trip, but the wind made the travelling unpleasant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The seventy-five miles up the Yukon was through the Lower Ramparts, one of the most picturesque portions of this great river.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The seventy-five miles up the Yukon was through the Lower Ramparts, one of the most picturesque portions of this great river.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading The seventy-five miles up the Yukon was through the Lower Ramparts, one of the most picturesque portions of this great river.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The seventy-five miles up the Yukon was through the Lower Ramparts, one of the most picturesque portions of this great river.

an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

plural of “rampart” — an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

From this reading The seventy-five miles up the Yukon was through the Lower Ramparts, one of the most picturesque portions of this great river.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading The stream is confined in one deep channel by lofty mountains on both banks, and the scenery at times is very bold and wild.

being five more than seventy

From this reading The seventy-five miles up the Yukon was through the Lower Ramparts, one of the most picturesque portions of this great river.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was no colder than 5° below zero when we started on the trip, but the wind made the travelling unpleasant.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The stream is confined in one deep channel by lofty mountains on both banks, and the scenery at times is very bold and wild.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading But its topography makes it the natural wind course of the country--a down-river wind in winter, an up-river wind in summer blows almost continually.

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From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was no colder than 5° below zero when we started on the trip, but the wind made the travelling unpleasant.

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

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

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

From this reading The seventy-five miles up the Yukon was through the Lower Ramparts, one of the most picturesque portions of this great river.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The seventy-five miles up the Yukon was through the Lower Ramparts, one of the most picturesque portions of this great river.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The stream is confined in one deep channel by lofty mountains on both banks, and the scenery at times is very bold and wild.

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

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features

From this reading But its topography makes it the natural wind course of the country--a down-river wind in winter, an up-river wind in summer blows almost continually.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading It was no colder than 5° below zero when we started on the trip, but the wind made the travelling unpleasant.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading It was no colder than 5° below zero when we started on the trip, but the wind made the travelling unpleasant.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading It was no colder than 5° below zero when we started on the trip, but the wind made the travelling unpleasant.

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

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

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From this reading But its topography makes it the natural wind course of the country--a down-river wind in winter, an up-river wind in summer blows almost continually.

precisely as stated

From this reading The stream is confined in one deep channel by lofty mountains on both banks, and the scenery at times is very bold and wild.

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

From this reading The seventy-five miles up the Yukon was through the Lower Ramparts, one of the most picturesque portions of this great river.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was no colder than 5° below zero when we started on the trip, but the wind made the travelling unpleasant.

at the time that

From this reading It was no colder than 5° below zero when we started on the trip, but the wind made the travelling unpleasant.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The stream is confined in one deep channel by lofty mountains on both banks, and the scenery at times is very bold and wild.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading But its topography makes it the natural wind course of the country--a down-river wind in winter, an up-river wind in summer blows almost continually.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading But its topography makes it the natural wind course of the country--a down-river wind in winter, an up-river wind in summer blows almost continually.

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

From this reading UP THE YUKON TO RAMPART AND ACROSS COUNTRY TO THE TANANA--ALASKAN AGRICULTURE--THE GOOD DOG NANOOK--MISS FARTHING'S BOYS AT NENANA--CHENA AND FAIRBANKS OUR course from Tanana did not lie directly up the Tanana River, but up the Yukon to Rampart and then across country to the Hot Springs on the Tanana River.

indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration

From this reading It was no colder than 5° below zero when we started on the trip, but the wind made the travelling unpleasant.