Chapter XXI

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

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

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

From this reading “Ef ye had, ye’d be sorry ye ever seen a mussel afore ye’d finished with ’em,” remarked the mate, with a knowing shake of his head.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

a member of the people inhabiting the Aleutian Islands and southwestern Alaska

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

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

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

any thing at all

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

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

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

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

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

making bread or cake or pastry etc.

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “Ef ye had, ye’d be sorry ye ever seen a mussel afore ye’d finished with ’em,” remarked the mate, with a knowing shake of his head.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

the two together, not just one

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches

From this reading “I wish we had a bushel of them.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

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

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

-ing form of “disdain” — look down on with disdain

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

the act of consuming food

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

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

From this reading “Ef ye had, ye’d be sorry ye ever seen a mussel afore ye’d finished with ’em,” remarked the mate, with a knowing shake of his head.

a quad with a square body

From this reading “Ef ye had, ye’d be sorry ye ever seen a mussel afore ye’d finished with ’em,” remarked the mate, with a knowing shake of his head.

at any time

From this reading “Ef ye had, ye’d be sorry ye ever seen a mussel afore ye’d finished with ’em,” remarked the mate, with a knowing shake of his head.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading “Ef ye had, ye’d be sorry ye ever seen a mussel afore ye’d finished with ’em,” remarked the mate, with a knowing shake of his head.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

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

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

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

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

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

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “Ef ye had, ye’d be sorry ye ever seen a mussel afore ye’d finished with ’em,” remarked the mate, with a knowing shake of his head.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

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

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

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

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

someone who hunts game

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

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

From this reading “I wish we had a bushel of them.”

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

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

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

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

and nothing more

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading “Ef ye had, ye’d be sorry ye ever seen a mussel afore ye’d finished with ’em,” remarked the mate, with a knowing shake of his head.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

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

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading “Ef ye had, ye’d be sorry ye ever seen a mussel afore ye’d finished with ’em,” remarked the mate, with a knowing shake of his head.

black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine

From this reading “Ef ye had, ye’d be sorry ye ever seen a mussel afore ye’d finished with ’em,” remarked the mate, with a knowing shake of his head.

plural of “mussel” — black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

above and across; more than

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

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

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

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

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

with speed

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “Ef ye had, ye’d be sorry ye ever seen a mussel afore ye’d finished with ’em,” remarked the mate, with a knowing shake of his head.

cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Ef ye had, ye’d be sorry ye ever seen a mussel afore ye’d finished with ’em,” remarked the mate, with a knowing shake of his head.

a twilled woolen fabric

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

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

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading “Ef ye had, ye’d be sorry ye ever seen a mussel afore ye’d finished with ’em,” remarked the mate, with a knowing shake of his head.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading “Ef ye had, ye’d be sorry ye ever seen a mussel afore ye’d finished with ’em,” remarked the mate, with a knowing shake of his head.

the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

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

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “I wish we had a bushel of them.”

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

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

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

not giving satisfaction

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

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

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading Disdaining to waste his time over anything so trifling and unsatisfactory as mussels, he was devoting himself to the spitting of a salmon on a long stick, which, by the aid of several bits of rock, he so arranged that the fish was held just above a bed of coals.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “I wish we had a bushel of them.”

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

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

during the time that

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading “I wish we had a bushel of them.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “Ef ye had, ye’d be sorry ye ever seen a mussel afore ye’d finished with ’em,” remarked the mate, with a knowing shake of his head.

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

From this reading “Ef ye had, ye’d be sorry ye ever seen a mussel afore ye’d finished with ’em,” remarked the mate, with a knowing shake of his head.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading “My, but aren’t these good!” cried Phil, smacking his lips over one of the little yellow mussels that he had just withdrawn steaming hot from its shell and eaten.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading LUXURY ON A DESOLATE ALEUTIAN ISLAND Both Jalap Coombs and Serge quickly followed Phil’s example so far as the crabs were concerned, and while these were baking, the lads amused themselves by roasting and eating the mussels with which the young hunter had filled his pockets.