used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had on board the raw materials, and each Eskimo built a sledge for himself, putting his best work into it.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading This pride of the Eskimo in personal achievement has been of great service to me, and has been encouraged by special prizes and special praise.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
(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 CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
in addition
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This pride of the Eskimo in personal achievement has been of great service to me, and has been encouraged by special prizes and special praise.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I had on board the raw materials, and each Eskimo built a sledge for himself, putting his best work into it.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading I had on board the raw materials, and each Eskimo built a sledge for himself, putting his best work into it.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading I had on board the raw materials, and each Eskimo built a sledge for himself, putting his best work into it.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This pride of the Eskimo in personal achievement has been of great service to me, and has been encouraged by special prizes and special praise.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
deem to be
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
dog-harness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I had on board the raw materials, and each Eskimo built a sledge for himself, putting his best work into it.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading This pride of the Eskimo in personal achievement has been of great service to me, and has been encouraged by special prizes and special praise.
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 I had on board the raw materials, and each Eskimo built a sledge for himself, putting his best work into it.
EskimosnounUS /ˈeskəmoʊz/
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 CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
Etah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This pride of the Eskimo in personal achievement has been of great service to me, and has been encouraged by special prizes and special praise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had on board the raw materials, and each Eskimo built a sledge for himself, putting his best work into it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This pride of the Eskimo in personal achievement has been of great service to me, and has been encouraged by special prizes and special praise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I had on board the raw materials, and each Eskimo built a sledge for himself, putting his best work into it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had on board the raw materials, and each Eskimo built a sledge for himself, putting his best work into it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I had on board the raw materials, and each Eskimo built a sledge for himself, putting his best work into it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
the act of departing
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading I had on board the raw materials, and each Eskimo built a sledge for himself, putting his best work into it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This pride of the Eskimo in personal achievement has been of great service to me, and has been encouraged by special prizes and special praise.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
not any; not one
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This pride of the Eskimo in personal achievement has been of great service to me, and has been encouraged by special prizes and special praise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading This pride of the Eskimo in personal achievement has been of great service to me, and has been encouraged by special prizes and special praise.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading This pride of the Eskimo in personal achievement has been of great service to me, and has been encouraged by special prizes and special praise.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading This pride of the Eskimo in personal achievement has been of great service to me, and has been encouraged by special prizes and special praise.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading This pride of the Eskimo in personal achievement has been of great service to me, and has been encouraged by special prizes and special praise.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading I had on board the raw materials, and each Eskimo built a sledge for himself, putting his best work into it.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading I had on board the raw materials, and each Eskimo built a sledge for himself, putting his best work into it.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading This pride of the Eskimo in personal achievement has been of great service to me, and has been encouraged by special prizes and special praise.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
transport commercially
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading I had on board the raw materials, and each Eskimo built a sledge for himself, putting his best work into it.
sledges
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
in the near future
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This pride of the Eskimo in personal achievement has been of great service to me, and has been encouraged by special prizes and special praise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This pride of the Eskimo in personal achievement has been of great service to me, and has been encouraged by special prizes and special praise.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
at the time that
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CLOSE QUARTERS WITH THE ICE That no time should be lost on the upward voyage, and also that my Eskimos might not have too much leisure in which to consider the dangers which constantly threatened their floating home, I kept them all busy.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The men were put to work making sledges and dog-harness, so that when we reached Cape Sheridan--if we reached it,--we might be ready for the fall hunting.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Eskimo women were put to work on our winter garments as soon as possible after leaving Etah, so that, in the event of our losing the ship, every man would have a comfortable outfit.
