Chapter XI

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

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

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

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

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

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

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

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

the act of breaking something

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

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

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

to strive with determination

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

a capacious bag or basket

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

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

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

without stop or interruption

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading It was the daily occupation in the springtime of the year.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

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 It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

plural of “eskimo” — 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 REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

in tiny pieces

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

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

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

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

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

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

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

to a considerable degree

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

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

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

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

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They took no part in it.

tell false information to for fun

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

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

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

not any; not one

From this reading They took no part in it.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading It was the daily occupation in the springtime of the year.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

above and across; more than

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading They took no part in it.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

the season of growth

From this reading It was the daily occupation in the springtime of the year.

sit on one's heels

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

having a supporting base

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

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

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They took no part in it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

three years of age

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

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

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading They took no part in it.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

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

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

the act of using

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

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

From this reading It was the daily occupation in the springtime of the year.

made heavy or weighted down with weariness

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

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

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

at the time that

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

in or at the place that

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

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

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

belonging to which person

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The carryall was in use now and it was an interesting struggle between the skill of the squat, sturdy, brown-skinned breakers, and the half-scared, half-angry fighting will of a finely grown buck deer whose ragged coat of winter gave him the size of a three-year-old steer.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It began before the break-up of winter, when it was conducted with heavily weighted sleds, and, with the passing of the snow it was continued with the long pole carryalls, which is the Eskimo means of transport over land in summer.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was the daily occupation in the springtime of the year.

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

From this reading REINDEER FARM The Indian, Usak, and the Kid were standing in the great enclosure where three half-breed Eskimos were engaged in the operation of breaking young buck reindeer to the sled work of the trail.