Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading When he was strong enough, he took Fleur with a load of meat back to his old winter camp, returning with traps.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading By late afternoon he was able to drive the rejuvenated Fleur to the barren and bring back the meat on the sled.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading By late afternoon he was able to drive the rejuvenated Fleur to the barren and bring back the meat on the sled.

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

From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

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

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading By late afternoon he was able to drive the rejuvenated Fleur to the barren and bring back the meat on the sled.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading By late afternoon he was able to drive the rejuvenated Fleur to the barren and bring back the meat on the sled.

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

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading By late afternoon he was able to drive the rejuvenated Fleur to the barren and bring back the meat on the sled.

liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces

From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

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From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The days following were busy ones.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading When he was strong enough, he took Fleur with a load of meat back to his old winter camp, returning with traps.

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

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The days following were busy ones.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading By late afternoon he was able to drive the rejuvenated Fleur to the barren and bring back the meat on the sled.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading When he was strong enough, he took Fleur with a load of meat back to his old winter camp, returning with traps.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

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From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The days following were busy ones.

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

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

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From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

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

From this reading By late afternoon he was able to drive the rejuvenated Fleur to the barren and bring back the meat on the sled.

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

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

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

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading By late afternoon he was able to drive the rejuvenated Fleur to the barren and bring back the meat on the sled.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading When he was strong enough, he took Fleur with a load of meat back to his old winter camp, returning with traps.

most important element

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

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

From this reading By late afternoon he was able to drive the rejuvenated Fleur to the barren and bring back the meat on the sled.

the movement of persons from one country or locality to another

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading When he was strong enough, he took Fleur with a load of meat back to his old winter camp, returning with traps.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By late afternoon he was able to drive the rejuvenated Fleur to the barren and bring back the meat on the sled.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The days following were busy ones.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

past form of “rejuvenate” — cause (a stream or river) to erode, as by an uplift of the land

From this reading By late afternoon he was able to drive the rejuvenated Fleur to the barren and bring back the meat on the sled.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading When he was strong enough, he took Fleur with a load of meat back to his old winter camp, returning with traps.

(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of

From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

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

From this reading By late afternoon he was able to drive the rejuvenated Fleur to the barren and bring back the meat on the sled.

the season of growth

From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

be in a huff; be silent or sullen

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

becoming stronger

From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading When he was strong enough, he took Fleur with a load of meat back to his old winter camp, returning with traps.

express in words

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

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

From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

accumulating and becoming more intense

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

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

From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading SPRING AND FLEUR At intervals during the day Jean drank the strengthening broth, too "bush-wise" to sicken himself by gorging.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading When he was strong enough, he took Fleur with a load of meat back to his old winter camp, returning with traps.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading When he was strong enough, he took Fleur with a load of meat back to his old winter camp, returning with traps.

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

From this reading By late afternoon he was able to drive the rejuvenated Fleur to the barren and bring back the meat on the sled.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

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

From this reading The days following were busy ones.

at the time that

From this reading When he was strong enough, he took Fleur with a load of meat back to his old winter camp, returning with traps.

in or at the place that

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

during the time that

From this reading At first his weakness forced him to husband his strength while the stew and roasted red meat were thickening his blood, but as the food began to tell, he was able to hunt farther and farther into the barrens where the main migration of the caribou was passing.

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

From this reading When he was strong enough, he took Fleur with a load of meat back to his old winter camp, returning with traps.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When he was strong enough, he took Fleur with a load of meat back to his old winter camp, returning with traps.