Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Anyone might enter another's abode, borrow what he needed, and, if hungry, help himself.

(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 MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

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

From this reading Cabins in those days were seldom locked, and a man who secured his door at night, or when he left the place, was viewed with suspicion, and often shunned.

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

From this reading Anyone might enter another's abode, borrow what he needed, and, if hungry, help himself.

any person at all

From this reading Anyone might enter another's abode, borrow what he needed, and, if hungry, help himself.

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

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Cabins in those days were seldom locked, and a man who secured his door at night, or when he left the place, was viewed with suspicion, and often shunned.

get temporarily

From this reading Anyone might enter another's abode, borrow what he needed, and, if hungry, help himself.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading But for a man who robbed sluice boxes or stole from cabins there was no term of condemnation strong enough in the English language.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But for a man who robbed sluice boxes or stole from cabins there was no term of condemnation strong enough in the English language.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading But for a man who robbed sluice boxes or stole from cabins there was no term of condemnation strong enough in the English language.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

From this reading But for a man who robbed sluice boxes or stole from cabins there was no term of condemnation strong enough in the English language.

plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Cabins in those days were seldom locked, and a man who secured his door at night, or when he left the place, was viewed with suspicion, and often shunned.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading But for a man who robbed sluice boxes or stole from cabins there was no term of condemnation strong enough in the English language.

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

From this reading But for a man who robbed sluice boxes or stole from cabins there was no term of condemnation strong enough in the English language.

to come or go into

From this reading Anyone might enter another's abode, borrow what he needed, and, if hungry, help himself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But for a man who robbed sluice boxes or stole from cabins there was no term of condemnation strong enough in the English language.

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

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Anyone might enter another's abode, borrow what he needed, and, if hungry, help himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Anyone might enter another's abode, borrow what he needed, and, if hungry, help himself.

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

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

the state of being honored

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading Anyone might enter another's abode, borrow what he needed, and, if hungry, help himself.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

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

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading But for a man who robbed sluice boxes or stole from cabins there was no term of condemnation strong enough in the English language.

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 Cabins in those days were seldom locked, and a man who secured his door at night, or when he left the place, was viewed with suspicion, and often shunned.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading Cabins in those days were seldom locked, and a man who secured his door at night, or when he left the place, was viewed with suspicion, and often shunned.

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

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Anyone might enter another's abode, borrow what he needed, and, if hungry, help himself.

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

From this reading Cabins in those days were seldom locked, and a man who secured his door at night, or when he left the place, was viewed with suspicion, and often shunned.

not any; not one

From this reading But for a man who robbed sluice boxes or stole from cabins there was no term of condemnation strong enough in the English language.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Cabins in those days were seldom locked, and a man who secured his door at night, or when he left the place, was viewed with suspicion, and often shunned.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

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

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Cabins in those days were seldom locked, and a man who secured his door at night, or when he left the place, was viewed with suspicion, and often shunned.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading But for a man who robbed sluice boxes or stole from cabins there was no term of condemnation strong enough in the English language.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Cabins in those days were seldom locked, and a man who secured his door at night, or when he left the place, was viewed with suspicion, and often shunned.

not often

From this reading Cabins in those days were seldom locked, and a man who secured his door at night, or when he left the place, was viewed with suspicion, and often shunned.

the act of defending yourself

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

From this reading Cabins in those days were seldom locked, and a man who secured his door at night, or when he left the place, was viewed with suspicion, and often shunned.

pour as if from a sluice

From this reading But for a man who robbed sluice boxes or stole from cabins there was no term of condemnation strong enough in the English language.

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

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

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

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading But for a man who robbed sluice boxes or stole from cabins there was no term of condemnation strong enough in the English language.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading But for a man who robbed sluice boxes or stole from cabins there was no term of condemnation strong enough in the English language.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Cabins in those days were seldom locked, and a man who secured his door at night, or when he left the place, was viewed with suspicion, and often shunned.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading But for a man who robbed sluice boxes or stole from cabins there was no term of condemnation strong enough in the English language.

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

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But for a man who robbed sluice boxes or stole from cabins there was no term of condemnation strong enough in the English language.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Cabins in those days were seldom locked, and a man who secured his door at night, or when he left the place, was viewed with suspicion, and often shunned.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

based on custom rather than documentation

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading Cabins in those days were seldom locked, and a man who secured his door at night, or when he left the place, was viewed with suspicion, and often shunned.

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

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.

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

From this reading Cabins in those days were seldom locked, and a man who secured his door at night, or when he left the place, was viewed with suspicion, and often shunned.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Anyone might enter another's abode, borrow what he needed, and, if hungry, help himself.

at the time that

From this reading Cabins in those days were seldom locked, and a man who secured his door at night, or when he left the place, was viewed with suspicion, and often shunned.

which person or people

From this reading But for a man who robbed sluice boxes or stole from cabins there was no term of condemnation strong enough in the English language.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A man might live as he pleased, as a squaw-man, or with several paramours; he might shoot a man down in his tracks, if for honour or self-defense.

a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea

From this reading THE MINERS' MEETING Of all criminals in the unwritten code of mining camps in the early days in the Yukon, the sneak-thief was the most despised.