Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

later than; following

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading When the hunters had satisfied themselves that the caribou had left the country, they relayed their meat into camp with the help of Fleur and lines attached to the sled to aid her.

(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 After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

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

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

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

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The caribou meat, flour and remaining fish, counting Jean's cache at Conjuror's Falls, would take them into February.

being joined in close association

From this reading When the hunters had satisfied themselves that the caribou had left the country, they relayed their meat into camp with the help of Fleur and lines attached to the sled to aid her.

plural of “barren” — an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)

From this reading The caribou meat, flour and remaining fish, counting Jean's cache at Conjuror's Falls, would take them into February.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading When the hunters had satisfied themselves that the caribou had left the country, they relayed their meat into camp with the help of Fleur and lines attached to the sled to aid her.

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

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

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

From this reading The caribou meat, flour and remaining fish, counting Jean's cache at Conjuror's Falls, would take them into February.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading That night the trappers took council.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading The caribou meat, flour and remaining fish, counting Jean's cache at Conjuror's Falls, would take them into February.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

placed crosswise

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading The caribou meat, flour and remaining fish, counting Jean's cache at Conjuror's Falls, would take them into February.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading The caribou meat, flour and remaining fish, counting Jean's cache at Conjuror's Falls, would take them into February.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading The caribou meat, flour and remaining fish, counting Jean's cache at Conjuror's Falls, would take them into February.

-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

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

From this reading When the hunters had satisfied themselves that the caribou had left the country, they relayed their meat into camp with the help of Fleur and lines attached to the sled to aid her.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading The caribou meat, flour and remaining fish, counting Jean's cache at Conjuror's Falls, would take them into February.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

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

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading When the hunters had satisfied themselves that the caribou had left the country, they relayed their meat into camp with the help of Fleur and lines attached to the sled to aid her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When the hunters had satisfied themselves that the caribou had left the country, they relayed their meat into camp with the help of Fleur and lines attached to the sled to aid her.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

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

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

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

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the hunters had satisfied themselves that the caribou had left the country, they relayed their meat into camp with the help of Fleur and lines attached to the sled to aid her.

possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading The caribou meat, flour and remaining fish, counting Jean's cache at Conjuror's Falls, would take them into February.

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

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When the hunters had satisfied themselves that the caribou had left the country, they relayed their meat into camp with the help of Fleur and lines attached to the sled to aid her.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading When the hunters had satisfied themselves that the caribou had left the country, they relayed their meat into camp with the help of Fleur and lines attached to the sled to aid her.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

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

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

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

From this reading That night the trappers took council.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

past form of “relay” — pass along

From this reading When the hunters had satisfied themselves that the caribou had left the country, they relayed their meat into camp with the help of Fleur and lines attached to the sled to aid her.

not used up

From this reading The caribou meat, flour and remaining fish, counting Jean's cache at Conjuror's Falls, would take them into February.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading When the hunters had satisfied themselves that the caribou had left the country, they relayed their meat into camp with the help of Fleur and lines attached to the sled to aid her.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

one by one; one at a time

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

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

From this reading When the hunters had satisfied themselves that the caribou had left the country, they relayed their meat into camp with the help of Fleur and lines attached to the sled to aid her.

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

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

carry out

From this reading The caribou meat, flour and remaining fish, counting Jean's cache at Conjuror's Falls, would take them into February.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

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

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the hunters had satisfied themselves that the caribou had left the country, they relayed their meat into camp with the help of Fleur and lines attached to the sled to aid her.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The caribou meat, flour and remaining fish, counting Jean's cache at Conjuror's Falls, would take them into February.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading When the hunters had satisfied themselves that the caribou had left the country, they relayed their meat into camp with the help of Fleur and lines attached to the sled to aid her.

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

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

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

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

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

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading That night the trappers took council.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading That night the trappers took council.

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

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

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

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

at the time that

From this reading When the hunters had satisfied themselves that the caribou had left the country, they relayed their meat into camp with the help of Fleur and lines attached to the sled to aid her.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

during the time that

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading After that not a caribou was seen on the wide barrens, while many trails were crossed, all heading south, and following the signs of the fleeing caribou were the tracks of wolves, not singly or in couples, but in packs.

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

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the hunters had satisfied themselves that the caribou had left the country, they relayed their meat into camp with the help of Fleur and lines attached to the sled to aid her.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

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

From this reading THE WORK OF THE WHITE WOLVES The first day, by hard hunting they shot three caribou, but to the surprise and chagrin of Antoine and Joe, on the second day, in a country where they had never failed to get meat earlier in the winter, the hunters got but one.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The caribou meat, flour and remaining fish, counting Jean's cache at Conjuror's Falls, would take them into February.