Chapter I

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

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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading And it's, Lift the sled along!

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

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

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

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aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

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have

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

offering little or no hope

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

fearless and daring

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United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

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plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

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past form of “code” — attach a code to

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a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

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continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

third-person singular of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

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From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

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From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

practices that are handed down from the past by tradition

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

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From this reading And it's, Lash your team of huskies!

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

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devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation

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

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

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

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From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

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plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading And it's, Lash your team of huskies!

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

deprived of life; no longer living

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading And it's, Lift the sled along!

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

an awkward stupid person

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

plural of “lure” — qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

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

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

the force of workers available

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

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

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

not any; not one

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

throughout a period of time

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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have ownership or possession of

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

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

From this reading And it's, Lift the sled along!

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From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

use a knife on

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading And it's, Lash your team of huskies!

the words of something written

From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; =bold=; (b) Smallcaps thus +CAPS+; and (c) Images are indicated as ;

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

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From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

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

From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; =bold=; (b) Smallcaps thus +CAPS+; and (c) Images are indicated as ;

in or at that place or location

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; =bold=; (b) Smallcaps thus +CAPS+; and (c) Images are indicated as ;

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading The text version is coded for italics and other mark-ups i.e., (a) Italics are indicated thus _italic_; =bold=; (b) Smallcaps thus +CAPS+; and (c) Images are indicated as ;

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

in or at the place that

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

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

From this reading _A Story of a Polar Bear_ Where the rafters of the world-roof fade beneath the Northern Light, And the icy air smites shivering o'er the floes; Where the bleak half-year of sun flees the black half-year of night, And the stars eternal stab the lifeless snows: There lies the land that's God's own land--the land of frozen sea, The land that lures the heart that brooks no sway And the lubber has no portion in its heritage with me; For it's men, red-blooded men, that tread the way.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading And it's, Lash your team of huskies!