1,300
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From this reading In fifty days of dog travel we covered a distance of 1,300 miles, with the cold sometimes 45 degrees below zero.
12
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From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
19
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From this reading It was January 19 when we reached the high ground which looks down upon the forks of the Saskatchewan River.
20
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From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
45
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From this reading In fifty days of dog travel we covered a distance of 1,300 miles, with the cold sometimes 45 degrees below zero.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fifty days of dog travel we covered a distance of 1,300 miles, with the cold sometimes 45 degrees below zero.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Great as were the hardships and privations, the dog trail had many moments of keen pleasure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading In fifty days of dog travel we covered a distance of 1,300 miles, with the cold sometimes 45 degrees below zero.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
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 In fifty days of dog travel we covered a distance of 1,300 miles, with the cold sometimes 45 degrees below zero.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading In fifty days of dog travel we covered a distance of 1,300 miles, with the cold sometimes 45 degrees below zero.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In fifty days of dog travel we covered a distance of 1,300 miles, with the cold sometimes 45 degrees below zero.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In fifty days of dog travel we covered a distance of 1,300 miles, with the cold sometimes 45 degrees below zero.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In fifty days of dog travel we covered a distance of 1,300 miles, with the cold sometimes 45 degrees below zero.
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 _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
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 Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was January 19 when we reached the high ground which looks down upon the forks of the Saskatchewan River.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
EdmontonnounUS /ˈedməntən/
the capital of the province of Alberta
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading In fifty days of dog travel we covered a distance of 1,300 miles, with the cold sometimes 45 degrees below zero.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
forksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading It was January 19 when we reached the high ground which looks down upon the forks of the Saskatchewan River.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
Garry
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From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great as were the hardships and privations, the dog trail had many moments of keen pleasure.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was January 19 when we reached the high ground which looks down upon the forks of the Saskatchewan River.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Great as were the hardships and privations, the dog trail had many moments of keen pleasure.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading Great as were the hardships and privations, the dog trail had many moments of keen pleasure.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was January 19 when we reached the high ground which looks down upon the forks of the Saskatchewan River.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fifty days of dog travel we covered a distance of 1,300 miles, with the cold sometimes 45 degrees below zero.
a single distinct event
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was January 19 when we reached the high ground which looks down upon the forks of the Saskatchewan River.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading It was January 19 when we reached the high ground which looks down upon the forks of the Saskatchewan River.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Great as were the hardships and privations, the dog trail had many moments of keen pleasure.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It was January 19 when we reached the high ground which looks down upon the forks of the Saskatchewan River.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Great as were the hardships and privations, the dog trail had many moments of keen pleasure.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In fifty days of dog travel we covered a distance of 1,300 miles, with the cold sometimes 45 degrees below zero.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Great as were the hardships and privations, the dog trail had many moments of keen pleasure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
on one occasion
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
others
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From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Great as were the hardships and privations, the dog trail had many moments of keen pleasure.
privationsnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Great as were the hardships and privations, the dog trail had many moments of keen pleasure.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was January 19 when we reached the high ground which looks down upon the forks of the Saskatchewan River.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
SaskatchewannounUS /sæˈskætʃəwɔːn/
one of the three prairie provinces in west central Canada
From this reading It was January 19 when we reached the high ground which looks down upon the forks of the Saskatchewan River.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In fifty days of dog travel we covered a distance of 1,300 miles, with the cold sometimes 45 degrees below zero.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
thenceforthadverbUS /ˌðenˈsfɔːrθ/
from that time on
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In fifty days of dog travel we covered a distance of 1,300 miles, with the cold sometimes 45 degrees below zero.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading _IV.--On the Dog Trail to Fort Garry_ I said good-bye to my friends at the Mountain House on December 12, and once more turned my footsteps eastward.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was January 19 when we reached the high ground which looks down upon the forks of the Saskatchewan River.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was January 19 when we reached the high ground which looks down upon the forks of the Saskatchewan River.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Great as were the hardships and privations, the dog trail had many moments of keen pleasure.
at the time that
From this reading It was January 19 when we reached the high ground which looks down upon the forks of the Saskatchewan River.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was January 19 when we reached the high ground which looks down upon the forks of the Saskatchewan River.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without incident we reached Edmonton, and there changed horses and travelled thenceforth, setting out on December 20, with three trains of dogs--one to carry myself, and the others to carry provisions and baggage.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading In fifty days of dog travel we covered a distance of 1,300 miles, with the cold sometimes 45 degrees below zero.
