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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Now, indeed, we were facing all primitive conditions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
cachenounUS /kæʃ/
a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
Chipewyannoun
a member of the Athapaskan people living in western Canada between Great Slave Lake and Hudson Bay
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Now, indeed, we were facing all primitive conditions.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
deadlyadjectiveUS /ˈdedli/
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Now, indeed, we were facing all primitive conditions.
fish-hooks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Now, indeed, we were facing all primitive conditions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
leatheroid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
nailedverbUS /neɪld/
past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
necklacenounUS /ˈnekləs/
jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
OtheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
PartnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
PIKE'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
PORTAGEnounUS /ˈpɔːrtədʒ/
the cost of carrying or transporting
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/
a future prospect or potential
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Now, indeed, we were facing all primitive conditions.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
ravensnounUS /ˈreɪvənz/
plural of “raven” — large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
ResolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — 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 I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
SmithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
tinsnounUS /tɪnz/
plural of “tin” — a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
unclimbableadjective
incapable of being ascended
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
Water-proof
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading I had left supplies at Chipewyan, Smith, and Resolution, but these were settlements; now we were pushing off into the absolute wilderness, where it was unlikely we should see any human beings but ourselves.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Water-proof leatheroid cases were to turn the storm, dancing tins and lines will scare the ravens, and each cache tree was made unclimbable to Wolverines by the addition of a necklace of charms in the form of large fish-hooks, all nailed on with points downward.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading PIKE'S PORTAGE Part of my plan was to leave a provision cache every hundred miles, with enough food to carry us 200 miles, and thus cover the possibility of considerable loss.
wolverines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Other travellers have made similar plans for food stores, but there are three deadly enemies to a cache--weather, ravens, and wolverines., I was prepared for all three.
