Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading A month earlier the same steamer had taken down in a mail sack the preliminary report of Elliot to his department chief.

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

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

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The last river boat before the freeze-up had long since gone.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The last river boat before the freeze-up had long since gone.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

a person who is in charge

From this reading A month earlier the same steamer had taken down in a mail sack the preliminary report of Elliot to his department chief.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

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 sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading GID HOLT COMES TO KUSIAK The days grew short.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading GID HOLT COMES TO KUSIAK The days grew short.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading A month earlier the same steamer had taken down in a mail sack the preliminary report of Elliot to his department chief.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading A month earlier the same steamer had taken down in a mail sack the preliminary report of Elliot to his department chief.

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From this reading A month earlier the same steamer had taken down in a mail sack the preliminary report of Elliot to his department chief.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

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

From this reading The last river boat before the freeze-up had long since gone.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

brought together in one place

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

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

From this reading GID HOLT COMES TO KUSIAK The days grew short.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The last river boat before the freeze-up had long since gone.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading GID HOLT COMES TO KUSIAK The days grew short.

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

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

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

From this reading A month earlier the same steamer had taken down in a mail sack the preliminary report of Elliot to his department chief.

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

From this reading GID HOLT COMES TO KUSIAK The days grew short.

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

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

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

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

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

From this reading GID HOLT COMES TO KUSIAK The days grew short.

immediately past

From this reading The last river boat before the freeze-up had long since gone.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The last river boat before the freeze-up had long since gone.

for more time

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading A month earlier the same steamer had taken down in a mail sack the preliminary report of Elliot to his department chief.

the force of workers available

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A month earlier the same steamer had taken down in a mail sack the preliminary report of Elliot to his department chief.

not any; not one

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

plural of “outfit” — any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading A month earlier the same steamer had taken down in a mail sack the preliminary report of Elliot to his department chief.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading A month earlier the same steamer had taken down in a mail sack the preliminary report of Elliot to his department chief.

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

From this reading The last river boat before the freeze-up had long since gone.

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading A month earlier the same steamer had taken down in a mail sack the preliminary report of Elliot to his department chief.

Identical; not different.

From this reading A month earlier the same steamer had taken down in a mail sack the preliminary report of Elliot to his department chief.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading GID HOLT COMES TO KUSIAK The days grew short.

a native or inhabitant of Siberia

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

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

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading A month earlier the same steamer had taken down in a mail sack the preliminary report of Elliot to his department chief.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

plural of “stove” — a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

a lottery in which the prize consists of the money paid by the participants

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A month earlier the same steamer had taken down in a mail sack the preliminary report of Elliot to his department chief.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

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

From this reading GID HOLT COMES TO KUSIAK The days grew short.

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

From this reading GID HOLT COMES TO KUSIAK The days grew short.

having come into contact

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

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

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

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

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.

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

From this reading Men, gathered around warm stoves, spoke of the merits of huskies and Siberian wolf-hounds, of the heavy fall of snow in the hills, of the overhauling of outfits and the transportation of supplies to distant camps.

a North American river that flows westward from the Yukon Territory through central Alaska to the Bering Sea

From this reading In sporting circles the talk was no longer of the midnight Fourth of July baseball game, but of preparation for the Alaska Sweepstakes, since the shadow of the cold Arctic winter had crept down to the Yukon and touched its waters to stillness.