Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Many a near shave we had of being crushed under its heavy floes as we coasted along beneath their impending masses.

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

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

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

From this reading Many a near shave we had of being crushed under its heavy floes as we coasted along beneath their impending masses.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading We held our way up the river, fighting many a battle with the current.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Many a near shave we had of being crushed under its heavy floes as we coasted along beneath their impending masses.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Many a near shave we had of being crushed under its heavy floes as we coasted along beneath their impending masses.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading When the river breaks up, portions of it stronger than the rest remain still frozen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

past form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading Many a near shave we had of being crushed under its heavy floes as we coasted along beneath their impending masses.

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From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading Many a near shave we had of being crushed under its heavy floes as we coasted along beneath their impending masses.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading We held our way up the river, fighting many a battle with the current.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

an opposing military force

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

to come or go into

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading We held our way up the river, fighting many a battle with the current.

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From this reading Many a near shave we had of being crushed under its heavy floes as we coasted along beneath their impending masses.

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

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

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

From this reading When the river breaks up, portions of it stronger than the rest remain still frozen.

powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

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

From this reading Many a near shave we had of being crushed under its heavy floes as we coasted along beneath their impending masses.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Many a near shave we had of being crushed under its heavy floes as we coasted along beneath their impending masses.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading We held our way up the river, fighting many a battle with the current.

past form of “hollow” — remove the inner part or the core of

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

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

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading Many a near shave we had of being crushed under its heavy floes as we coasted along beneath their impending masses.

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

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the river breaks up, portions of it stronger than the rest remain still frozen.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Many a near shave we had of being crushed under its heavy floes as we coasted along beneath their impending masses.

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From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

most important element

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

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 We held our way up the river, fighting many a battle with the current.

the common people generally

From this reading Many a near shave we had of being crushed under its heavy floes as we coasted along beneath their impending masses.

large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Many a near shave we had of being crushed under its heavy floes as we coasted along beneath their impending masses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

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

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We held our way up the river, fighting many a battle with the current.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

go across or through

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

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

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading When the river breaks up, portions of it stronger than the rest remain still frozen.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading When the river breaks up, portions of it stronger than the rest remain still frozen.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading When the river breaks up, portions of it stronger than the rest remain still frozen.

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

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

remove body hair with a razor

From this reading Many a near shave we had of being crushed under its heavy floes as we coasted along beneath their impending masses.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading When the river breaks up, portions of it stronger than the rest remain still frozen.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When the river breaks up, portions of it stronger than the rest remain still frozen.

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

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Many a near shave we had of being crushed under its heavy floes as we coasted along beneath their impending masses.

a branch of the Tai languages

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

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

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Many a near shave we had of being crushed under its heavy floes as we coasted along beneath their impending masses.

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

From this reading We held our way up the river, fighting many a battle with the current.

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

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We held our way up the river, fighting many a battle with the current.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

toward the west

From this reading Still westward.--The dangers of the ice.--We enter the main range.--In the mountains.--A grizzly.--Tho death of the moose.--Peace River Pass.--Pete Toy.--The Ominica.--“Travellers” at home.

at the time that

From this reading When the river breaks up, portions of it stronger than the rest remain still frozen.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We held our way up the river, fighting many a battle with the current.

a late time of life

From this reading Round the points the stream ran strong, and our canoe was a big, lumbering affair, hollowed out of a single cotton-wood tree by Jacques, years before on the Fraser River, and ill-adapted to the ice, which was our most dangerous enemy.