Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

matters of personal concern

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

anew

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

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

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

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

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

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

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

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

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The one went south and the other north; but their field was the same--the surface of the frozen sea and the margin of the ice-girt shore.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

the quality of being oblique and rambling indirectly

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Yet how different their experiences and results were the sequel will show.

the act of discovering something

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

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 As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)

From this reading The two parties which left the _Dolphin_ had for their object the procuring of fresh food.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

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

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

divisible by two

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

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

From this reading Yet how different their experiences and results were the sequel will show.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The one went south and the other north; but their field was the same--the surface of the frozen sea and the margin of the ice-girt shore.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The two parties which left the _Dolphin_ had for their object the procuring of fresh food.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The two parties which left the _Dolphin_ had for their object the procuring of fresh food.

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

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The two parties which left the _Dolphin_ had for their object the procuring of fresh food.

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

From this reading The one went south and the other north; but their field was the same--the surface of the frozen sea and the margin of the ice-girt shore.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

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

From this reading The two parties which left the _Dolphin_ had for their object the procuring of fresh food.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

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

From this reading Yet how different their experiences and results were the sequel will show.

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

From this reading The one went south and the other north; but their field was the same--the surface of the frozen sea and the margin of the ice-girt shore.

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

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

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

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

full of or producing joy

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

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

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

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 two parties which left the _Dolphin_ had for their object the procuring of fresh food.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading The one went south and the other north; but their field was the same--the surface of the frozen sea and the margin of the ice-girt shore.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

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

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

the force of workers available

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The one went south and the other north; but their field was the same--the surface of the frozen sea and the margin of the ice-girt shore.

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

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

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

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The one went south and the other north; but their field was the same--the surface of the frozen sea and the margin of the ice-girt shore.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The one went south and the other north; but their field was the same--the surface of the frozen sea and the margin of the ice-girt shore.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The two parties which left the _Dolphin_ had for their object the procuring of fresh food.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading The two parties which left the _Dolphin_ had for their object the procuring of fresh food.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Yet how different their experiences and results were the sequel will show.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

Identical; not different.

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

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

From this reading The one went south and the other north; but their field was the same--the surface of the frozen sea and the margin of the ice-girt shore.

something that follows something else

From this reading Yet how different their experiences and results were the sequel will show.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The one went south and the other north; but their field was the same--the surface of the frozen sea and the margin of the ice-girt shore.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Yet how different their experiences and results were the sequel will show.

transport in a sleigh

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The one went south and the other north; but their field was the same--the surface of the frozen sea and the margin of the ice-girt shore.

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

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The one went south and the other north; but their field was the same--the surface of the frozen sea and the margin of the ice-girt shore.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

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

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The two parties which left the _Dolphin_ had for their object the procuring of fresh food.

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

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

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

From this reading The two parties which left the _Dolphin_ had for their object the procuring of fresh food.

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

From this reading The one went south and the other north; but their field was the same--the surface of the frozen sea and the margin of the ice-girt shore.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The one went south and the other north; but their field was the same--the surface of the frozen sea and the margin of the ice-girt shore.

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

From this reading Yet how different their experiences and results were the sequel will show.

at the time that

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

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

From this reading _The northern party--A narrow escape, and a great discovery--Esquimaux again, and a joyful surprise._ It is interesting to meditate, sometimes, on the deviousness of the paths by which men are led in earthly affairs--even when the starting-point and the object of pursuit are the same.

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

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Yet how different their experiences and results were the sequel will show.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As we have already said, the northern party was in command of Bolton, the first mate, and consisted of ten men, among whom were our hero, Fred, Peter Grim, O'Riley, and Meetuck, with the whole team of dogs and the large sledge.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet how different their experiences and results were the sequel will show.