Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

later than; following

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

anew

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

(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 GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

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

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

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

From this reading As I led Ladrone down toward the boat, he called again for his fellows, but only strangers made reply.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

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

From this reading After stowing him safely away and giving him feed, I returned to the deck in order to wave my hat to Burton.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As I led Ladrone down toward the boat, he called again for his fellows, but only strangers made reply.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading I had helped them buy and sack and weigh their supplies, and they were ready to line up once more.

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

From this reading As I led Ladrone down toward the boat, he called again for his fellows, but only strangers made reply.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading After stowing him safely away and giving him feed, I returned to the deck in order to wave my hat to Burton.

characterized by great determination

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

provide as food

From this reading After stowing him safely away and giving him feed, I returned to the deck in order to wave my hat to Burton.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading As I led Ladrone down toward the boat, he called again for his fellows, but only strangers made reply.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

the act of giving

From this reading After stowing him safely away and giving him feed, I returned to the deck in order to wave my hat to Burton.

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

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

a farewell remark

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

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

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading After stowing him safely away and giving him feed, I returned to the deck in order to wave my hat to Burton.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As I led Ladrone down toward the boat, he called again for his fellows, but only strangers made reply.

the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading I had helped them buy and sack and weigh their supplies, and they were ready to line up once more.

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

From this reading After stowing him safely away and giving him feed, I returned to the deck in order to wave my hat to Burton.

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

From this reading As I led Ladrone down toward the boat, he called again for his fellows, but only strangers made reply.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I had helped them buy and sack and weigh their supplies, and they were ready to line up once more.

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

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

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

From this reading As I led Ladrone down toward the boat, he called again for his fellows, but only strangers made reply.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

immediately past

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading As I led Ladrone down toward the boat, he called again for his fellows, but only strangers made reply.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading I had helped them buy and sack and weigh their supplies, and they were ready to line up once more.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As I led Ladrone down toward the boat, he called again for his fellows, but only strangers made reply.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

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

From this reading I had helped them buy and sack and weigh their supplies, and they were ready to line up once more.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading After stowing him safely away and giving him feed, I returned to the deck in order to wave my hat to Burton.

information about recent and important events

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

on one occasion

From this reading I had helped them buy and sack and weigh their supplies, and they were ready to line up once more.

and nothing more

From this reading As I led Ladrone down toward the boat, he called again for his fellows, but only strangers made reply.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading After stowing him safely away and giving him feed, I returned to the deck in order to wave my hat to Burton.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading I had helped them buy and sack and weigh their supplies, and they were ready to line up once more.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading As I led Ladrone down toward the boat, he called again for his fellows, but only strangers made reply.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading After stowing him safely away and giving him feed, I returned to the deck in order to wave my hat to Burton.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading I had helped them buy and sack and weigh their supplies, and they were ready to line up once more.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading After stowing him safely away and giving him feed, I returned to the deck in order to wave my hat to Burton.

express in words

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

the act of packing or storing away

From this reading After stowing him safely away and giving him feed, I returned to the deck in order to wave my hat to Burton.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading As I led Ladrone down toward the boat, he called again for his fellows, but only strangers made reply.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading I had helped them buy and sack and weigh their supplies, and they were ready to line up once more.

your usual mood

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

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

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

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

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I had helped them buy and sack and weigh their supplies, and they were ready to line up once more.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I had helped them buy and sack and weigh their supplies, and they were ready to line up once more.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

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

From this reading I had helped them buy and sack and weigh their supplies, and they were ready to line up once more.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

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

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

in the direction of

From this reading As I led Ladrone down toward the boat, he called again for his fellows, but only strangers made reply.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

not given to open expression of emotion

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

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

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading After stowing him safely away and giving him feed, I returned to the deck in order to wave my hat to Burton.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

have a certain weight

From this reading I had helped them buy and sack and weigh their supplies, and they were ready to line up once more.

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

From this reading I had helped them buy and sack and weigh their supplies, and they were ready to line up once more.

which person or people

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

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

From this reading In accordance with his peculiar, undemonstrative temperament, he stood for a few moments in silence, with his hands folded behind his back, then, with a final wave of the hand, turned on his heel and returned to his work.

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

From this reading GREAT NEWS AT WRANGELL Boat after boat had come up, stopped for a night, and dropped down the river again, carrying from ten to twenty of the goldseekers who had determined to quit or to try some other way in; and at last the time had come for me to say good-by to Burton and all those who had determined to keep on to Teslin Lake.