Chapter X · Chapter 10

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From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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

From this reading A WALRUS HUNT The walrus are among the most picturesque and powerful fauna of the far North.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

(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 More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A WALRUS HUNT The walrus are among the most picturesque and powerful fauna of the far North.

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

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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

From this reading A WALRUS HUNT The walrus are among the most picturesque and powerful fauna of the far North.

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

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

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

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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

From this reading A WALRUS HUNT The walrus are among the most picturesque and powerful fauna of the far North.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

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

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

have

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Wolstenholm and Whale Sounds, which are passed before reaching Etah, are favorite haunts of the walrus.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

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

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The hunting of these monsters is the most exciting and dangerous sport in the arctic regions.

completely wanting or lacking

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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 More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

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From this reading Wolstenholm and Whale Sounds, which are passed before reaching Etah, are favorite haunts of the walrus.

divisible by two

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading The hunting of these monsters is the most exciting and dangerous sport in the arctic regions.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A WALRUS HUNT The walrus are among the most picturesque and powerful fauna of the far North.

all the animal life in a particular region or period

From this reading A WALRUS HUNT The walrus are among the most picturesque and powerful fauna of the far North.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Wolstenholm and Whale Sounds, which are passed before reaching Etah, are favorite haunts of the walrus.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading Wolstenholm and Whale Sounds, which are passed before reaching Etah, are favorite haunts of the walrus.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading A WALRUS HUNT The walrus are among the most picturesque and powerful fauna of the far North.

reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading The hunting of these monsters is the most exciting and dangerous sport in the arctic regions.

of great significance or value

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

the largest possible quantity

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

the smallest possible quantity

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading The hunting of these monsters is the most exciting and dangerous sport in the arctic regions.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A WALRUS HUNT The walrus are among the most picturesque and powerful fauna of the far North.

not any; not one

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading A WALRUS HUNT The walrus are among the most picturesque and powerful fauna of the far North.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WALRUS HUNT The walrus are among the most picturesque and powerful fauna of the far North.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

not reversible or capable of having either side out

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Wolstenholm and Whale Sounds, which are passed before reaching Etah, are favorite haunts of the walrus.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading A WALRUS HUNT The walrus are among the most picturesque and powerful fauna of the far North.

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading A WALRUS HUNT The walrus are among the most picturesque and powerful fauna of the far North.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Wolstenholm and Whale Sounds, which are passed before reaching Etah, are favorite haunts of the walrus.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The hunting of these monsters is the most exciting and dangerous sport in the arctic regions.

the act of doing or performing again

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Wolstenholm and Whale Sounds, which are passed before reaching Etah, are favorite haunts of the walrus.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading The hunting of these monsters is the most exciting and dangerous sport in the arctic regions.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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

From this reading A WALRUS HUNT The walrus are among the most picturesque and powerful fauna of the far North.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

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

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber

From this reading A WALRUS HUNT The walrus are among the most picturesque and powerful fauna of the far North.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

careful consideration

From this reading More than that, their pursuit and capture, a process by no means devoid of peril, is an important part of every serious arctic expedition, for on every expedition of mine these huge creatures, weighing as they do all the way from 1,200 to 3,000 pounds, are hunted for the purpose of obtaining the maximum of meat for dog food in a minimum of time.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading Wolstenholm and Whale Sounds, which are passed before reaching Etah, are favorite haunts of the walrus.

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

From this reading Wolstenholm and Whale Sounds, which are passed before reaching Etah, are favorite haunts of the walrus.

a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The polar bear has been called the tiger of the North; but a contest between one or two, or even three, of these animals and a man armed with a Winchester repeating rifle is an entirely one-sided affair.

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

From this reading Wolstenholm and Whale Sounds, which are passed before reaching Etah, are favorite haunts of the walrus.