used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Russian Lapp, who resides outside Lapland proper, especially if he be of the fisher variety, scorns the outward application of soap and water.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading The Russian Lapp, who resides outside Lapland proper, especially if he be of the fisher variety, scorns the outward application of soap and water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading The Russian Lapp indeed has few true and Lappish attributes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
BORIS
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From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
cleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
DAUBSFEST
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From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The Russian Lapp, who resides outside Lapland proper, especially if he be of the fisher variety, scorns the outward application of soap and water.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Russian Lapp indeed has few true and Lappish attributes.
fishernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading The Russian Lapp, who resides outside Lapland proper, especially if he be of the fisher variety, scorns the outward application of soap and water.
GLEB
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From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
gnawings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Russian Lapp, who resides outside Lapland proper, especially if he be of the fisher variety, scorns the outward application of soap and water.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Russian Lapp, who resides outside Lapland proper, especially if he be of the fisher variety, scorns the outward application of soap and water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The Russian Lapp indeed has few true and Lappish attributes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
LaplandnounUS /ˈlæplænd/
a region in northmost Europe inhabited by Lapps
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
LappnounUS /læp/
a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
LAPP'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
Lappishnoun
any of the languages spoken by the Lapps and generally assumed to be Uralic languages
From this reading The Russian Lapp indeed has few true and Lappish attributes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
mercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He resembles far more nearly the ordinary Russian _moujik_.
mosquitonounUS /məˈskiːtoʊ/
two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
moujiknoun
a Russian peasant (especially prior to 1917)
From this reading He resembles far more nearly the ordinary Russian _moujik_.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He resembles far more nearly the ordinary Russian _moujik_.
NEIDEN
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From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He resembles far more nearly the ordinary Russian _moujik_.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The Russian Lapp, who resides outside Lapland proper, especially if he be of the fisher variety, scorns the outward application of soap and water.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading The Russian Lapp, who resides outside Lapland proper, especially if he be of the fisher variety, scorns the outward application of soap and water.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The Russian Lapp, who resides outside Lapland proper, especially if he be of the fisher variety, scorns the outward application of soap and water.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading He resembles far more nearly the ordinary Russian _moujik_.
residesverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdz/
third-person singular of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading The Russian Lapp, who resides outside Lapland proper, especially if he be of the fisher variety, scorns the outward application of soap and water.
RUSSIANnounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
scornsnounUS /skɔːrnz/
plural of “scorn” — lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The Russian Lapp, who resides outside Lapland proper, especially if he be of the fisher variety, scorns the outward application of soap and water.
sluggishlyadverbUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃli/
in a sluggish manner
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
smearedverbUS /smɪrd/
past form of “smear” — stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading The Russian Lapp, who resides outside Lapland proper, especially if he be of the fisher variety, scorns the outward application of soap and water.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
tarnounUS /tɑːr/
any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The Russian Lapp indeed has few true and Lappish attributes.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The Russian Lapp, who resides outside Lapland proper, especially if he be of the fisher variety, scorns the outward application of soap and water.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The Russian Lapp, who resides outside Lapland proper, especially if he be of the fisher variety, scorns the outward application of soap and water.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
at the time that
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
which person or people
From this reading The Russian Lapp, who resides outside Lapland proper, especially if he be of the fisher variety, scorns the outward application of soap and water.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
in the company of; together with
From this reading BY CANOE TO THE NEIDEN, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE RUSSIAN LAPP'S DAUBSFEST AT BORIS GLEB The Lapp in Lapland has his moments of personal cleanliness, as will be remarked in their place.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading In summer a good cake of dirt, especially if it be well smeared in with tar, goes far to ward off the incessant gnawings of the mosquito; and in winter, when the mercury of a thermometer moves always sluggishly far below zero, what poor man would willingly strip off an extra coat of clothing?
