used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
(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 For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had slept with him, had feasted and starved with him, at his shoulder faced death in a hundred guises, and they loved him as men love their God.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
becknounUS /bek/
a beckoning gesture
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
Chloe
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From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They had slept with him, had feasted and starved with him, at his shoulder faced death in a hundred guises, and they loved him as men love their God.
detournounUS /dɪˈtʊr/
a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
ElknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
Elliston's
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From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading They had slept with him, had feasted and starved with him, at his shoulder faced death in a hundred guises, and they loved him as men love their God.
feastedverbUS /ˈfiːstɪd/
past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet
From this reading They had slept with him, had feasted and starved with him, at his shoulder faced death in a hundred guises, and they loved him as men love their God.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading They had slept with him, had feasted and starved with him, at his shoulder faced death in a hundred guises, and they loved him as men love their God.
guisesnounUS /ˈɡaɪzəz/
plural of “guise” — an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading They had slept with him, had feasted and starved with him, at his shoulder faced death in a hundred guises, and they loved him as men love their God.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
hardnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrdnəs/
the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale
From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
ten 10s
From this reading They had slept with him, had feasted and starved with him, at his shoulder faced death in a hundred guises, and they loved him as men love their God.
immeasurablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmeʒəræbli/
to an immeasurable degree; beyond measurement
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had slept with him, had feasted and starved with him, at his shoulder faced death in a hundred guises, and they loved him as men love their God.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading These two Indians knew MacNair.
Johnnie
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From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading These two Indians knew MacNair.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
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 ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading They had slept with him, had feasted and starved with him, at his shoulder faced death in a hundred guises, and they loved him as men love their God.
held dear
From this reading They had slept with him, had feasted and starved with him, at his shoulder faced death in a hundred guises, and they loved him as men love their God.
Mackay
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From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
MacNair
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From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
the force of workers available
From this reading They had slept with him, had feasted and starved with him, at his shoulder faced death in a hundred guises, and they loved him as men love their God.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
portagenounUS /ˈpɔːrtədʒ/
the cost of carrying or transporting
From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
railwaysnounUS /ˈreɪlweɪz/
plural of “railway” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading They had slept with him, had feasted and starved with him, at his shoulder faced death in a hundred guises, and they loved him as men love their God.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading They had slept with him, had feasted and starved with him, at his shoulder faced death in a hundred guises, and they loved him as men love their God.
SNAREnounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading They had slept with him, had feasted and starved with him, at his shoulder faced death in a hundred guises, and they loved him as men love their God.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
Tamaracknoun
medium-sized larch of Canada and northern United States including Alaska having a broad conic crown and rust-brown scaly bark
From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had slept with him, had feasted and starved with him, at his shoulder faced death in a hundred guises, and they loved him as men love their God.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These two Indians knew MacNair.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
WeeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
at the time that
From this reading ON SNARE LAKE When Bob MacNair left Chloe Elliston's camp, he swung around by the way of Mackay Lake, a detour that required two weeks' time and added immeasurably to the discomfort of the journey.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had slept with him, had feasted and starved with him, at his shoulder faced death in a hundred guises, and they loved him as men love their God.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Day by day, upon lake, river, and portage, Old Elk and Wee Johnnie Tamarack wondered much at his silence and the unwonted hardness of his features.
a late time of life
From this reading For ten years, day and night, they had stood at his beck and call; had followed him through all the vast wilderness that lies between the railways and the frozen sea.
