adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
BACKadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
BigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
BightnounUS /baɪt/
a loop in a rope
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
conversantadjectiveUS /kənˈvɜːrsənt/
(usually followed by “with”) well informed about or knowing thoroughly
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
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 All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Neither had I much faith in Martin, for he was an old man who had nearly reached the end of his usefulness.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
English-speakingadjective
able to communicate in English
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading When I looked at Martin's dogs, however, I saw at once that they were not equal to the journey, unaided.
EskimonounUS /ˈeskəmoʊ/
a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Neither had I much faith in Martin, for he was an old man who had nearly reached the end of his usefulness.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither had I much faith in Martin, for he was an old man who had nearly reached the end of his usefulness.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither had I much faith in Martin, for he was an old man who had nearly reached the end of his usefulness.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When I looked at Martin's dogs, however, I saw at once that they were not equal to the journey, unaided.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
interventionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading When I looked at Martin's dogs, however, I saw at once that they were not equal to the journey, unaided.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
loanedverbUS /loʊnd/
past form of “loan” — give temporarily; let have for a limited time
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When I looked at Martin's dogs, however, I saw at once that they were not equal to the journey, unaided.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
Makkovik
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Neither had I much faith in Martin, for he was an old man who had nearly reached the end of his usefulness.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
Martin'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/
possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading When I looked at Martin's dogs, however, I saw at once that they were not equal to the journey, unaided.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
missionariesnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneriz/
plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Neither had I much faith in Martin, for he was an old man who had nearly reached the end of his usefulness.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither had I much faith in Martin, for he was an old man who had nearly reached the end of his usefulness.
NORTHWESTnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When I looked at Martin's dogs, however, I saw at once that they were not equal to the journey, unaided.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading When I looked at Martin's dogs, however, I saw at once that they were not equal to the journey, unaided.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
Rigolet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
RIVERnounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading When I looked at Martin's dogs, however, I saw at once that they were not equal to the journey, unaided.
scarceadverbUS /skers/
only a very short time before
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
strandedadjectiveUS /ˈstrændɪd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
supplementnounUS /ˈsʌpləmənt/
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I looked at Martin's dogs, however, I saw at once that they were not equal to the journey, unaided.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
Townley
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From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
Townley's
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From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
Tuktusini
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From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
unaidedadjectiveUS /əˈneɪdɪd/
carried out without aid or assistance
From this reading When I looked at Martin's dogs, however, I saw at once that they were not equal to the journey, unaided.
understandableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstændəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading Neither had I much faith in Martin, for he was an old man who had nearly reached the end of his usefulness.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading A day was lost in vainly looking around for additional dogs, and then Mr. Townley generously loaned us his team and driver to help us on to Big Bight, fifteen miles away, where he thought we might get dogs to supplement Martin's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All down the coast we had been fortunate in securing dogs and drivers with little trouble through the intervention of the missionaries; but at Makkovik dogs were scarce, and it seemed for a time as though we were stranded here, but finally, with missionary Townley's aid I engaged an old Eskimo named Martin Tuktusini to go with us to Rigolet.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I looked at Martin's dogs, however, I saw at once that they were not equal to the journey, unaided.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Neither had I much faith in Martin, for he was an old man who had nearly reached the end of his usefulness.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading BACK TO NORTHWEST RIVER We had now reached an English-speaking country; that is, a section where every one talked understandable English, though at the same time nearly every one was conversant with the Eskimo language.
