Chapter XVIII

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From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

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

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

(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 The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

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

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

plural of “boulder” — a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

a youthful male person

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.

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

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

apart from; not including

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

start firing a weapon

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.

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

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

cause to stop

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

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

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The next day, however, was travel of the kind that he liked.

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

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

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From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The next day, however, was travel of the kind that he liked.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading The next day, however, was travel of the kind that he liked.

march in a procession

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

the middle of the day

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

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

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

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From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

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

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

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

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

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

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

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

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

moving very fast

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

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

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

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

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

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

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

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

From this reading The next day, however, was travel of the kind that he liked.

plural of “tributary” — a branch that flows into the main stream

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

a vast treeless plain in the Arctic regions where the subsoil is permanently frozen

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

walking with your feet in shallow water

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.

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

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The second day, particularly, it seemed to the boy that he had not been out of the water at all during the fourteen hours of the march, except for the brief halt at noon.

in or at the place that

From this reading Two small tributaries of the Kanuti, mere mountain streams, flowed in and raised the water to a height where it was possible to shoot the rapids instead of wading them, carrying the canoes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FIGHTING FIRE IN THE TUNDRA The next day, June 12th, with Roger at the bow and Harry at the stern of the leading canoe, they started down the Kanuti River.

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

From this reading The stream was swift, shallow, and full of boulders, and for the first couple of days more of the work was done wading in the stream than by paddling.