Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading The lakes and rivers were frozen deep and a light snow covered the ground.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

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

From this reading The lakes and rivers were frozen deep and a light snow covered the ground.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading RODERICK'S FIRST TASTE OF THE HUNTER'S LIFE By this time it was bitter cold.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading RODERICK'S FIRST TASTE OF THE HUNTER'S LIFE By this time it was bitter cold.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A temporary camp was made, and it was while constructing this camp that Mukoki discovered signs of wolves.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading RODERICK'S FIRST TASTE OF THE HUNTER'S LIFE By this time it was bitter cold.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading A temporary camp was made, and it was while constructing this camp that Mukoki discovered signs of wolves.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The lakes and rivers were frozen deep and a light snow covered the ground.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

recognizable; marked

From this reading It was therefore decided to remain for a day or two and investigate the hunting-grounds.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The lakes and rivers were frozen deep and a light snow covered the ground.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading A temporary camp was made, and it was while constructing this camp that Mukoki discovered signs of wolves.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading RODERICK'S FIRST TASTE OF THE HUNTER'S LIFE By this time it was bitter cold.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was therefore decided to remain for a day or two and investigate the hunting-grounds.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

set up or found

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

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

From this reading The lakes and rivers were frozen deep and a light snow covered the ground.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The lakes and rivers were frozen deep and a light snow covered the ground.

possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading RODERICK'S FIRST TASTE OF THE HUNTER'S LIFE By this time it was bitter cold.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

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

From this reading It was therefore decided to remain for a day or two and investigate the hunting-grounds.

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

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

investigate scientifically

From this reading It was therefore decided to remain for a day or two and investigate the hunting-grounds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading RODERICK'S FIRST TASTE OF THE HUNTER'S LIFE By this time it was bitter cold.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The lakes and rivers were frozen deep and a light snow covered the ground.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading RODERICK'S FIRST TASTE OF THE HUNTER'S LIFE By this time it was bitter cold.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The lakes and rivers were frozen deep and a light snow covered the ground.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

a region in central Italy

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

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

From this reading A temporary camp was made, and it was while constructing this camp that Mukoki discovered signs of wolves.

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

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

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

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RODERICK'S FIRST TASTE OF THE HUNTER'S LIFE By this time it was bitter cold.

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

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

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

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was therefore decided to remain for a day or two and investigate the hunting-grounds.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was therefore decided to remain for a day or two and investigate the hunting-grounds.

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

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The lakes and rivers were frozen deep and a light snow covered the ground.

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

From this reading RODERICK'S FIRST TASTE OF THE HUNTER'S LIFE By this time it was bitter cold.

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

From this reading A temporary camp was made, and it was while constructing this camp that Mukoki discovered signs of wolves.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The lakes and rivers were frozen deep and a light snow covered the ground.

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

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading RODERICK'S FIRST TASTE OF THE HUNTER'S LIFE By this time it was bitter cold.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading A temporary camp was made, and it was while constructing this camp that Mukoki discovered signs of wolves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A temporary camp was made, and it was while constructing this camp that Mukoki discovered signs of wolves.

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

From this reading RODERICK'S FIRST TASTE OF THE HUNTER'S LIFE By this time it was bitter cold.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading It was therefore decided to remain for a day or two and investigate the hunting-grounds.

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

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading RODERICK'S FIRST TASTE OF THE HUNTER'S LIFE By this time it was bitter cold.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading RODERICK'S FIRST TASTE OF THE HUNTER'S LIFE By this time it was bitter cold.

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

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

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

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

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

From this reading RODERICK'S FIRST TASTE OF THE HUNTER'S LIFE By this time it was bitter cold.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

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

From this reading The lakes and rivers were frozen deep and a light snow covered the ground.

in or at the place that

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

during the time that

From this reading A temporary camp was made, and it was while constructing this camp that Mukoki discovered signs of wolves.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.

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

From this reading A temporary camp was made, and it was while constructing this camp that Mukoki discovered signs of wolves.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Already two weeks behind their plans, the young wolf hunters and the old Indian made forced marches around the northern extremity of Lake Nipigon and on the sixth day found themselves on the Ombabika River, where they were compelled to stop on account of a dense snow-storm.