Chapter XXI

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From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

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

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

later than; following

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

anew

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

eagerly desirous

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

move towards

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

plural of “arena” — a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Again and again we saw squalls and waterspouts come curling down the channel between the frowning cliffs.

closed to traffic

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading Again and again we saw squalls and waterspouts come curling down the channel between the frowning cliffs.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Again and again we saw squalls and waterspouts come curling down the channel between the frowning cliffs.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Again and again we saw squalls and waterspouts come curling down the channel between the frowning cliffs.

(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

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

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target

From this reading Again and again we saw squalls and waterspouts come curling down the channel between the frowning cliffs.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

the act of discovering something

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Again and again we saw squalls and waterspouts come curling down the channel between the frowning cliffs.

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

inspired with confidence

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

inquire into

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading Again and again we saw squalls and waterspouts come curling down the channel between the frowning cliffs.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

beyond reasonable limits

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

and nothing more

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

set up or found

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

go away from a place

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

for more time

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

by good fortune

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

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 After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

above and across; more than

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

go across or through

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

region in southern South America between the Andes and the South Atlantic

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

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

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

in a rigid manner

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

cut with a saw

From this reading Again and again we saw squalls and waterspouts come curling down the channel between the frowning cliffs.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

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

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

process or result of becoming less or smaller

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

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

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

plural of “squall” — sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation

From this reading Again and again we saw squalls and waterspouts come curling down the channel between the frowning cliffs.

the light of the stars

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

possessing sweep

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

the quality of being vapid and unsophisticated

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

not known

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

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From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

precisely as stated

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

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

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

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 DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

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From this reading Again and again we saw squalls and waterspouts come curling down the channel between the frowning cliffs.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Storms, however, swept over the lake, and although we undertook a couple of short expeditions in the launch, we waited for better days before again facing the difficulties of the Hellgate passage.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

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

From this reading Snow fell and blocked the pass to Punta Arenas,[31] which was our south road to the coast, but luckily a milder spell followed, the snow melted and I was encouraged to remain just a little longer to carry out my original idea of making another effort to thoroughly explore the North Fjord.

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From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

belonging to which person

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.

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

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE RIVER KATARINA AND LAKE PEARSON Fears of winter coming on -- Stormy days -- Quiet nights -- Picnics in Patagonia -- Start by night -- Hellgate by starlight -- Camp on beach -- Advance up North Fjord -- Approach to River Katarina -- Shallow water -- Leave launch -- Advance with canvas boat -- Tameness of huemul -- Anecdote of Canoe Indians -- White-faced ducks -- First sight of lake -- Bernardo falls ill -- Immoderate bags of so-called sportsmen -- Problem of shrinkage of Lake Argentino -- Discovery of Lake Pearson -- Description -- Bernardo better -- Comet -- Obliged to turn back -- Hellgate by firelight.

but in spite of that

From this reading After our return from our trip to the South Fjord the weather became very threatening, and I was beset with many anxious fears that the winter might set in rigidly, and entirely preclude any attempt to solve the problem of the yet unvisited and unknown river and lake whose existence was conjectured at the end of the North Fjord.