used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading When consulted Si-wash protested against Leo's contemplated journey over the winter trail to the coast, especially with the added burden of a white woman.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading When consulted Si-wash protested against Leo's contemplated journey over the winter trail to the coast, especially with the added burden of a white woman.
in addition
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
assortedadjectiveUS /əˈsɔːrtɪd/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He drew a picture of every difficulty and danger his fertile brain could imagine, and laid it before the cold eyes of the big man.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He drew a picture of every difficulty and danger his fertile brain could imagine, and laid it before the cold eyes of the big man.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading He drew a picture of every difficulty and danger his fertile brain could imagine, and laid it before the cold eyes of the big man.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading When consulted Si-wash protested against Leo's contemplated journey over the winter trail to the coast, especially with the added burden of a white woman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading When consulted Si-wash protested against Leo's contemplated journey over the winter trail to the coast, especially with the added burden of a white woman.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He drew a picture of every difficulty and danger his fertile brain could imagine, and laid it before the cold eyes of the big man.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading When consulted Si-wash protested against Leo's contemplated journey over the winter trail to the coast, especially with the added burden of a white woman.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading When consulted Si-wash protested against Leo's contemplated journey over the winter trail to the coast, especially with the added burden of a white woman.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He drew a picture of every difficulty and danger his fertile brain could imagine, and laid it before the cold eyes of the big man.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He drew a picture of every difficulty and danger his fertile brain could imagine, and laid it before the cold eyes of the big man.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He drew a picture of every difficulty and danger his fertile brain could imagine, and laid it before the cold eyes of the big man.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew a picture of every difficulty and danger his fertile brain could imagine, and laid it before the cold eyes of the big man.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading When consulted Si-wash protested against Leo's contemplated journey over the winter trail to the coast, especially with the added burden of a white woman.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He drew a picture of every difficulty and danger his fertile brain could imagine, and laid it before the cold eyes of the big man.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He drew a picture of every difficulty and danger his fertile brain could imagine, and laid it before the cold eyes of the big man.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading He drew a picture of every difficulty and danger his fertile brain could imagine, and laid it before the cold eyes of the big man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was for this reason he was as putty in the hands of the man Leo.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was for this reason he was as putty in the hands of the man Leo.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He drew a picture of every difficulty and danger his fertile brain could imagine, and laid it before the cold eyes of the big man.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He drew a picture of every difficulty and danger his fertile brain could imagine, and laid it before the cold eyes of the big man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was for this reason he was as putty in the hands of the man Leo.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading When consulted Si-wash protested against Leo's contemplated journey over the winter trail to the coast, especially with the added burden of a white woman.
and nothing more
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He drew a picture of every difficulty and danger his fertile brain could imagine, and laid it before the cold eyes of the big man.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading It was for this reason he was as putty in the hands of the man Leo.
Leo'snounUS /ˈliːoʊz/
possessive form of “leo” — (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading When consulted Si-wash protested against Leo's contemplated journey over the winter trail to the coast, especially with the added burden of a white woman.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was for this reason he was as putty in the hands of the man Leo.
the force of workers available
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
absolutely essential
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
information about recent and important events
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
and nothing more
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When consulted Si-wash protested against Leo's contemplated journey over the winter trail to the coast, especially with the added burden of a white woman.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
percolateverbUS /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/
permeate or penetrate gradually
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading He drew a picture of every difficulty and danger his fertile brain could imagine, and laid it before the cold eyes of the big man.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading When consulted Si-wash protested against Leo's contemplated journey over the winter trail to the coast, especially with the added burden of a white woman.
puttynounUS /ˈpʌti/
a dough-like mixture of whiting and boiled linseed oil; used especially to patch woodwork or secure panes of glass
From this reading It was for this reason he was as putty in the hands of the man Leo.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was for this reason he was as putty in the hands of the man Leo.
remotenessnounUS /riˈmoʊtnəs/
the property of being remote
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
samplesnounUS /ˈsæmpəlz/
plural of “sample” — a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
Si-wash
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From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
snow-bound
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From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
that is looked for
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was for this reason he was as putty in the hands of the man Leo.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading When consulted Si-wash protested against Leo's contemplated journey over the winter trail to the coast, especially with the added burden of a white woman.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
at the time that
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
a Caucasian
From this reading When consulted Si-wash protested against Leo's contemplated journey over the winter trail to the coast, especially with the added burden of a white woman.
whitemen
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From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
which person or people
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading When consulted Si-wash protested against Leo's contemplated journey over the winter trail to the coast, especially with the added burden of a white woman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When consulted Si-wash protested against Leo's contemplated journey over the winter trail to the coast, especially with the added burden of a white woman.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When consulted Si-wash protested against Leo's contemplated journey over the winter trail to the coast, especially with the added burden of a white woman.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE ROOF OF THE NORTHERN WORLD Si-wash was a great scout; he was also an Indian of independence and decision, both qualities very necessary in the snow-bound country such as he lived in.
YukonnounUS /ˈjuːkɑːn/
a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea
From this reading But Si-wash understood men very well; particularly the curiously assorted samples of whitemen who sought the remoteness of the Yukon in those early days when the news of its wealth was only just beginning to percolate through to civilized countries.
