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The Arctic Prairies

Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.
Next day we rode with our things over the portage to Smith Landing.
I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.
That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.
Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."
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The Arctic Prairies

Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

Chapter 35 of The Arctic Prairies is here in full — 56 sentences across 12 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/11 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.
/fɔːrt smɪθ ənd ðə tʌɡ hiːr əˈɡen wiː hæd ðə ənˈplezənt ɪkˈspɪriəns ʌv ˈsliːpɪŋ ˈɪndɔːrz ə ˈmɪzərəbəl ˈsliːpləs ˈstaɪflɪŋ naɪt ˈfɑːloʊd baɪ ðə ˌɪˈnevətəbəl koʊld/
Line 2
Next day we rode with our things over the portage to Smith Landing.
/nekst deɪ wiː roʊd wɪð ˈaʊər θɪŋz ˈoʊvər ðə ˈpɔːrtədʒ tuː smɪθ ˈlændɪŋ/
Line 3
I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.
Line 4
That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.
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Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."
/nekst naɪt wiː səˈlektɪd æn ˈaɪlənd tuː kæmp ɑːn ðə men dɪd nɑːt wɑːnt tuː steɪ ɑːn ðə ˈmeɪnlænd fɔːr ðə wʊdz ɑːr fʊl ʌv maɪs ənd ðer fiːt ɑːr soʊ koʊld wen ðeɪ rʌn ˈoʊvər jɔːr feɪs æz juː sliːp/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

indoors adverb US /ˈɪndɔːrz/

within a building

From this reading “FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.”

mainland noun US /ˈmeɪnlænd/

the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula

From this reading “Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."”

perforce adverb US /pərˈfɔːrs/

by necessity; by force of circumstance

From this reading “That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.”

portage noun US /ˈpɔːrtədʒ/

the cost of carrying or transporting

From this reading “Next day we rode with our things over the portage to Smith Landing.”

slumbering verb US /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading “That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.”

stifling noun US /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading “FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.”

towed verb US /toʊd/

past form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading “I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.”

tug verb US /tʌɡ/

pull hard

From this reading “FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.”

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5

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From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

7

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

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

Ariel

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

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

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

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

campnounUS /kæmp/

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/

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

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Next day we rode with our things over the portage to Smith Landing.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

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

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

facenounUS /feɪs/

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

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

FORTnounUS /fɔːrt/

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/

within a building

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

LandingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Next day we rode with our things over the portage to Smith Landing.

liftverbUS /lɪft/

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/

the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

micenounUS /maɪs/

plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

NextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next day we rode with our things over the portage to Smith Landing.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Next day we rode with our things over the portage to Smith Landing.

ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Next day we rode with our things over the portage to Smith Landing.

PnounUS /piː/

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/

by necessity; by force of circumstance

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

portagenounUS /ˈpɔːrtədʒ/

the cost of carrying or transporting

From this reading Next day we rode with our things over the portage to Smith Landing.

pulledverbUS /pʊld/

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/

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

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

rodeverbUS /roʊd/

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Next day we rode with our things over the portage to Smith Landing.

runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

saw-mill

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

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

sleepnounUS /sliːp/

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/

the state of being asleep

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

sleptverbUS /slept/

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

slumberingverbUS /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

SMITHnounUS /smɪθ/

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

spreadverbUS /spred/

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

stayverbUS /steɪ/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

stretchverbUS /stretʃ/

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Next day we rode with our things over the portage to Smith Landing.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Next day we rode with our things over the portage to Smith Landing.

towedverbUS /toʊd/

past form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

TUGverbUS /tʌɡ/

pull hard

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

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

From this reading I had secured the tug Ariel to give us a lift, and at 7 P. M., October 5, pulled out for the next stretch of the river, ourselves aboard the tug, the canoe with a cargo towed behind.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

warnedverbUS /wɔːrnd/

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading That night we slept at the saw-mill, perforce, and having had enough of indoors, I spread my, blankets outside, with the result, as I was warned, that every one of the numerous dogs came again and again, and passed, his opinion on my slumbering form.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading FORT SMITH AND THE TUG Here again we had the unpleasant experience of sleeping indoors, a miserable, sleepless, stifling night, followed by the inevitable cold.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Next day we rode with our things over the portage to Smith Landing.

woodsnounUS /wʊdz/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Next night we selected an island to camp on, the men did not want to stay on the mainland, for "the woods are full of mice and their feet are so cold when they run over your face as you sleep."

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