Chapter I

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

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by Harper & Brothers, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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

From this reading BEING A PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF OBSERVATION AND ADVENTURE IN GREENLAND.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by Harper & Brothers, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by Harper & Brothers, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading BEING A PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF OBSERVATION AND ADVENTURE IN GREENLAND.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

in addition

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

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

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

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

From this reading BEING A PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF OBSERVATION AND ADVENTURE IN GREENLAND.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by Harper & Brothers, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading BEING A PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF OBSERVATION AND ADVENTURE IN GREENLAND.

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

capital of Germany located in eastern Germany

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by Harper & Brothers, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by Harper & Brothers, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

represent in or produce a caricature of

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

put or send forth

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

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 GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

a state at a particular time

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by Harper & Brothers, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

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 _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by Harper & Brothers, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

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

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

a social unit living together

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

of or relating to or resembling fish

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

coins made of gold

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

plural of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

the largest island in the world; lies between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean; a self-governing province of Denmark

From this reading BEING A PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF OBSERVATION AND ADVENTURE IN GREENLAND.

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

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

someone who plays the harp

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by Harper & Brothers, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

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

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

the aggregate of past events

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

given as an honor without the normal duties

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

someone who hunts game

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by Harper & Brothers, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

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

From this reading BEING A PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF OBSERVATION AND ADVENTURE IN GREENLAND.

given to inquiry

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by Harper & Brothers, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

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

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

someone who has won a medal

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading BEING A PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF OBSERVATION AND ADVENTURE IN GREENLAND.

situated farthest north

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading BEING A PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF OBSERVATION AND ADVENTURE IN GREENLAND.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEING A PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF OBSERVATION AND ADVENTURE IN GREENLAND.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by Harper & Brothers, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

on one occasion

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

To move from a closed position.

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

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

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

plural of “pantaloon” — a buffoon in modern pantomimes; the butt of jokes

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

plural of “parliamentarian” — an elected member of the British Parliament: a member of the House of Commons

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading BEING A PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF OBSERVATION AND ADVENTURE IN GREENLAND.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

someone who takes photographs professionally

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

obtain or seize by violence

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

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

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

Identical; not different.

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

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

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

past form of “smell” — inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

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

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

shedding tears

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

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

From this reading GOLD MEDALIST OF THE ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY, LONDON, AND OF THE SOCIÉTÉ DE GÉOGRAPHIE, PARIS; HONORARY MEMBER OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETIES OF BERLIN AND OF ITALY; AUTHOR OF “THE OPEN POLAR SEA,” “AN ARCTIC BOAT JOURNEY,” “CAST AWAY IN THE COLD,” ETC.

the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

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

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by Harper & Brothers, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

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

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

having no limits in range or scope

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

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

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by Harper & Brothers, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

a Caucasian

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

which person or people

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading _Persons Represented._ _An Artist in search of the picturesque._ _An Assistant given to caricature._ _A Photographer, called “Colonel.”_ _Another, who was “Major.”_ _A Professor who made collections._ _A Prince who enjoyed himself._ _A great Hunter._ _A roaring, tearing tar of a Captain._ _A Mate with an inquiring turn of mind._ _A Sagaman who made history._ _A Parson._ _The Belle of a Ball in seal-skin pantaloons._ _Other Ladies in the same condition._ _Also a Boat’s Crew._ _Parliamentarians who smelled fishy._ _Others equally agreeable._ _The northernmost White Man and his family._ _Numerous Governors._ _Officers and Sailors unlimited._ _A Raven._ _An Antiquarian._ _A Witch._ _A Doctor._ _Two Enemies, called “Cook” and “Steward.”_ _A Cabin-boy who woke up once._ _Ladies from Denmark._ _A great many other People._ _Dogs, Polar Bears, and other Animals._ _A Devil’s Thumb._

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading _ILLUSTRATED._ Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1871, by Harper & Brothers, In the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.