Chapter I

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

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

(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 _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

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

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

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

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

in a state of sleep

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

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

From this reading Conroy's eyes became pin points of gray light; the muscles stood out on his neck in little pulsing ridges.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Yeyik, the Yellowknife killer, was there, huddled down Indian fashion; he still had Conroy's Colt lying on the flat rock before him.

indistinct or hazy in outline

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

the quality of not being careful or taking pains

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

a young male horse under the age of four

From this reading Yeyik, the Yellowknife killer, was there, huddled down Indian fashion; he still had Conroy's Colt lying on the flat rock before him.

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

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

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From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

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

From this reading Yeyik, the Yellowknife killer, was there, huddled down Indian fashion; he still had Conroy's Colt lying on the flat rock before him.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

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

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

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

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Yeyik, the Yellowknife killer, was there, huddled down Indian fashion; he still had Conroy's Colt lying on the flat rock before him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Conroy's eyes became pin points of gray light; the muscles stood out on his neck in little pulsing ridges.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Yeyik, the Yellowknife killer, was there, huddled down Indian fashion; he still had Conroy's Colt lying on the flat rock before him.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Yeyik, the Yellowknife killer, was there, huddled down Indian fashion; he still had Conroy's Colt lying on the flat rock before him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Conroy's eyes became pin points of gray light; the muscles stood out on his neck in little pulsing ridges.

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

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

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

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

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

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

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

From this reading Yeyik, the Yellowknife killer, was there, huddled down Indian fashion; he still had Conroy's Colt lying on the flat rock before him.

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

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

crowded or massed together

From this reading Yeyik, the Yellowknife killer, was there, huddled down Indian fashion; he still had Conroy's Colt lying on the flat rock before him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

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

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Yeyik, the Yellowknife killer, was there, huddled down Indian fashion; he still had Conroy's Colt lying on the flat rock before him.

possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

someone who causes the death of a person or animal

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

set down according to a plan

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Conroy's eyes became pin points of gray light; the muscles stood out on his neck in little pulsing ridges.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Yeyik, the Yellowknife killer, was there, huddled down Indian fashion; he still had Conroy's Colt lying on the flat rock before him.

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

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

-ing form of “migrate” — move from one country or region to another and settle there

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

colloquial term for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading Conroy's eyes became pin points of gray light; the muscles stood out on his neck in little pulsing ridges.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Conroy's eyes became pin points of gray light; the muscles stood out on his neck in little pulsing ridges.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Conroy's eyes became pin points of gray light; the muscles stood out on his neck in little pulsing ridges.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading Conroy's eyes became pin points of gray light; the muscles stood out on his neck in little pulsing ridges.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Conroy's eyes became pin points of gray light; the muscles stood out on his neck in little pulsing ridges.

possessive form of “policeman” — a member of a police force

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading Conroy's eyes became pin points of gray light; the muscles stood out on his neck in little pulsing ridges.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

not in physical motion

From this reading Yeyik, the Yellowknife killer, was there, huddled down Indian fashion; he still had Conroy's Colt lying on the flat rock before him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Conroy's eyes became pin points of gray light; the muscles stood out on his neck in little pulsing ridges.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

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

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Yeyik, the Yellowknife killer, was there, huddled down Indian fashion; he still had Conroy's Colt lying on the flat rock before him.

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

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

arousing affect

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.

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

From this reading Yeyik, the Yellowknife killer, was there, huddled down Indian fashion; he still had Conroy's Colt lying on the flat rock before him.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

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

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading In the half light the Mountie could not determine if the blurred figure opposite were asleep or awake; whether the man had purposely laid the gun there to tantalize him, or whether it was a case of rank carelessness on the Indian's part.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading The Mounted Policeman's bronzed face wrinkled with pain as he shifted his body into another position and glanced across the upthrust bowlder that split the waves of migrating caribou.

a town in the Northwest Territories in northern Canada on the Great Slave Lake

From this reading Yeyik, the Yellowknife killer, was there, huddled down Indian fashion; he still had Conroy's Colt lying on the flat rock before him.

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From this reading _Menaced on all sides by the death-dealing hoofs of migrating caribou, Conroy of the Mounted and Yeyik, the half-breed killer, face a struggle for mastery._ The monotonous clicking of deer hoofs on the rock valleys of the Barren Lands, and the faint fingers of light touching the granite ridges, told Corporal Conroy that another day had come.