Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

later than; following

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

(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 We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

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

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

an expectation

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

inform (somebody) of something

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

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

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

use to one's advantage

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

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

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

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

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading The days seemed interminable, the long-expected ships did not come, and the mosquitoes and gnats made our life a burden.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

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

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The days seemed interminable, the long-expected ships did not come, and the mosquitoes and gnats made our life a burden.

required by rule

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

a highly maneuverable escort warship; smaller than a destroyer

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

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

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

slightly wet

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The days seemed interminable, the long-expected ships did not come, and the mosquitoes and gnats made our life a burden.

the act of departing

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

true confidential information

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

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

From this reading The days seemed interminable, the long-expected ships did not come, and the mosquitoes and gnats made our life a burden.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

being one more than seven

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

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

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

plural of “gnat” — any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies

From this reading The days seemed interminable, the long-expected ships did not come, and the mosquitoes and gnats made our life a burden.

make happy or satisfied

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

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

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

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

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

having no employment

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

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

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

the state of being inactive

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading The days seemed interminable, the long-expected ships did not come, and the mosquitoes and gnats made our life a burden.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

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

From this reading The days seemed interminable, the long-expected ships did not come, and the mosquitoes and gnats made our life a burden.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The days seemed interminable, the long-expected ships did not come, and the mosquitoes and gnats made our life a burden.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

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

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

characterized by or capable of producing music

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

not any; not one

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

migratory

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The days seemed interminable, the long-expected ships did not come, and the mosquitoes and gnats made our life a burden.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

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

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

go across or through

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The days seemed interminable, the long-expected ships did not come, and the mosquitoes and gnats made our life a burden.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

in the near future

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

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

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

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

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

lose interest or become bored with something or somebody

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

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

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

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

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

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

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

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

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading We had exhausted all the amusements of Gizhiga, read all the newspapers which had been brought by the _Jackson_, discussed their contents to the minutest details, explored every foot of ground in the vicinity of the settlement, and tried everything which our ingenuity could devise to pass away the time, but all to no avail.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

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

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

cheerful compliance

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading About the tenth of July, the mosquito--that curse of the northern summer--rises out of the damp moss of the lower plains, and winds his shrill horn to apprise all animated nature of his triumphant resurrection and his willingness to furnish musical entertainment to man and beast upon extremely reasonable terms.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DULL LIFE--ARCTIC MOSQUITOES--WAITING FOR SUPPLIES--SHIPS SIGNALLED--BARK "CLARA BELL"--RUSSIAN CORVETTE "VARAG" After the departure of the _Jackson_, we began to look forward with eager anticipation to the arrival of our own vessels and the termination of our long imprisonment at Gizhiga.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.

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

From this reading Eight months of nomadic camp life had given us a taste for adventure and excitement which nothing but constant travel could gratify, and as soon as the first novelty of idleness wore off we began to tire of our compulsory inactivity, and became impatient for work.