Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

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From this reading "Did ye ever see walruses afore, Davie?" inquired Buzzby, who sat beside Summers on the leading sledge.

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

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

in addition

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

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

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

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

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

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

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

next to; at the side of

From this reading "Did ye ever see walruses afore, Davie?" inquired Buzzby, who sat beside Summers on the leading sledge.

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

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

in a brisk manner

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "None but what I've seed on this voyage."

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From this reading "Did ye ever see walruses afore, Davie?" inquired Buzzby, who sat beside Summers on the leading sledge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

-ing form of “career” — move headlong at high speed

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

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From this reading "They're _re_markable creeturs," rejoined Buzzby, slapping his hand on his thigh.

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From this reading "Did ye ever see walruses afore, Davie?" inquired Buzzby, who sat beside Summers on the leading sledge.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

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

From this reading "Did ye ever see walruses afore, Davie?" inquired Buzzby, who sat beside Summers on the leading sledge.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

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 _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

come together

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

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 The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

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From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

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

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

at any time

From this reading "Did ye ever see walruses afore, Davie?" inquired Buzzby, who sat beside Summers on the leading sledge.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

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

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "They're _re_markable creeturs," rejoined Buzzby, slapping his hand on his thigh.

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

From this reading "They're _re_markable creeturs," rejoined Buzzby, slapping his hand on his thigh.

plural of “hood” — an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

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From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

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From this reading "None but what I've seed on this voyage."

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

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

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "Did ye ever see walruses afore, Davie?" inquired Buzzby, who sat beside Summers on the leading sledge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

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

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

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

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading "Did ye ever see walruses afore, Davie?" inquired Buzzby, who sat beside Summers on the leading sledge.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

softly bright or radiant

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

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From this reading "They're _re_markable creeturs," rejoined Buzzby, slapping his hand on his thigh.

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

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

not one, and not any

From this reading "None but what I've seed on this voyage."

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

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

above and across; more than

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum

From this reading "They're _re_markable creeturs," rejoined Buzzby, slapping his hand on his thigh.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading "They're _re_markable creeturs," rejoined Buzzby, slapping his hand on his thigh.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading "Did ye ever see walruses afore, Davie?" inquired Buzzby, who sat beside Summers on the leading sledge.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Did ye ever see walruses afore, Davie?" inquired Buzzby, who sat beside Summers on the leading sledge.

a small hard fruit

From this reading "None but what I've seed on this voyage."

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

From this reading "They're _re_markable creeturs," rejoined Buzzby, slapping his hand on his thigh.

transport in a sleigh

From this reading "Did ye ever see walruses afore, Davie?" inquired Buzzby, who sat beside Summers on the leading sledge.

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From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

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

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

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

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading "Did ye ever see walruses afore, Davie?" inquired Buzzby, who sat beside Summers on the leading sledge.

in a swift manner

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

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

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

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

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

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From this reading "They're _re_markable creeturs," rejoined Buzzby, slapping his hand on his thigh.

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

From this reading "They're _re_markable creeturs," rejoined Buzzby, slapping his hand on his thigh.

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

From this reading "None but what I've seed on this voyage."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

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

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading "None but what I've seed on this voyage."

either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

plural of “walrus” — either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber

From this reading "Did ye ever see walruses afore, Davie?" inquired Buzzby, who sat beside Summers on the leading sledge.

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

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

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

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "None but what I've seed on this voyage."

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

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

during the time that

From this reading The northern lights were more vivid than usual, making the sky quite luminous; and there was a sharp freshness in the air, which, while it induced the hunters to pull their hoods more tightly round their faces, also sent their blood careering more briskly through their veins, as they drove swiftly over the ice in the Esquimau sledges.

which person or people

From this reading "Did ye ever see walruses afore, Davie?" inquired Buzzby, who sat beside Summers on the leading sledge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _The hunting-party--Reckless driving--A desperate encounter with a walrus, etc._ Late in the day, by the bright light of the stars, the sailors and the Esquimaux left the snow-huts of the village, and travelling out to seaward on the floes, with dogs and sledges, lances and spears, advanced to do battle with the walrus.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "Did ye ever see walruses afore, Davie?" inquired Buzzby, who sat beside Summers on the leading sledge.