Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

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From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

later than; following

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

anew

From this reading Aside from giving them a curt order now and again, Factor MacTavish rarely spoke to either of them.

(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 A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

in addition

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

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

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

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

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

on or to one side

From this reading Aside from giving them a curt order now and again, Factor MacTavish rarely spoke to either of them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

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From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

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

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

a person who is in charge

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading Aside from giving them a curt order now and again, Factor MacTavish rarely spoke to either of them.

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From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

leather from the hide of a deer

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

not to your liking

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

one or the other of two

From this reading Aside from giving them a curt order now and again, Factor MacTavish rarely spoke to either of them.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading Aside from giving them a curt order now and again, Factor MacTavish rarely spoke to either of them.

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

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

set up or found

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Aside from giving them a curt order now and again, Factor MacTavish rarely spoke to either of them.

an article of clothing

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

the act of giving

From this reading Aside from giving them a curt order now and again, Factor MacTavish rarely spoke to either of them.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

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

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

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

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

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

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

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

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

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

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

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

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

and nothing more

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

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From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

plural of “legging” — a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

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From this reading Aside from giving them a curt order now and again, Factor MacTavish rarely spoke to either of them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

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From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

plural of “mitten” — glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

a durable cotton fabric with a velvety nap

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Aside from giving them a curt order now and again, Factor MacTavish rarely spoke to either of them.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

above and across; more than

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

not often

From this reading Aside from giving them a curt order now and again, Factor MacTavish rarely spoke to either of them.

made compatible or consistent

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

except for; apart from

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

get rid of

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

plural of “snowshoe” — a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Aside from giving them a curt order now and again, Factor MacTavish rarely spoke to either of them.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

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

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Aside from giving them a curt order now and again, Factor MacTavish rarely spoke to either of them.

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

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

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

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

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

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

being of use or service

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

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

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Paul’s experiences after they had gone adrift had to some extent prepared him, also, for the tasks he was now called upon to perform, and at the end of a week he became fairly well reconciled to his position.

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

From this reading He invariably treated them as ordinary menials--as he treated the unskilled half-breed servants--useful auxiliaries to the post life, just as the dogs were useful auxiliaries, and save for the fact that he did not kick or beat them, he gave them little more consideration than he gave the dogs.

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

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.

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

From this reading A LONELY CHRISTMAS Dan had been accustomed to work and exposure all his life, and he found his new employment, on the whole, not disagreeable.

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

From this reading In accordance with the factor’s instructions, James Benton, the chief clerk, or “clark” as he called himself, supplied each of them with two suits of heavy underwear; a kersey cloth adikey--an Eskimo garment which was pulled over the head like a shirt and was supplied with a hood--an outer adikey made like the other but of smooth cotton cloth, to shed the snow; three pairs of duffel socks made from heavy woolen cloth; a pair of deerskin moccasins made by an Indian woman; a pair of moleskin leggings; and warm mittens; and each was given a pair of bearspaw snowshoes, without which it would have been quite impossible to have walked in the deep snow.