Chapter III · Over the Chilkoot Pass

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

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

later than; following

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In the morning all were bustling around, following out their separate plans for getting over the Pass as soon as possible.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

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

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading In the morning all were bustling around, following out their separate plans for getting over the Pass as soon as possible.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

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

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

make a resonant sound, like artillery

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading In the morning all were bustling around, following out their separate plans for getting over the Pass as soon as possible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

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From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

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From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

placed crosswise

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

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From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

at any time

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In the morning all were bustling around, following out their separate plans for getting over the Pass as soon as possible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

set up or found

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading In the morning all were bustling around, following out their separate plans for getting over the Pass as soon as possible.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

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

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

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From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

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

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

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

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

of great significance or value

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

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

From this reading In the morning all were bustling around, following out their separate plans for getting over the Pass as soon as possible.

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

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

a small worthless amount

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

a region in northwestern Canada where gold was discovered in 1896 but exhausted by 1910

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

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

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

engage in

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning all were bustling around, following out their separate plans for getting over the Pass as soon as possible.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

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

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

plural of “notch” — a V-shaped indentation

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

and nothing more

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In the morning all were bustling around, following out their separate plans for getting over the Pass as soon as possible.

above and across; more than

From this reading In the morning all were bustling around, following out their separate plans for getting over the Pass as soon as possible.

go across or through

From this reading In the morning all were bustling around, following out their separate plans for getting over the Pass as soon as possible.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading In the morning all were bustling around, following out their separate plans for getting over the Pass as soon as possible.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In the morning all were bustling around, following out their separate plans for getting over the Pass as soon as possible.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

usable for a specific purpose

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

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

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

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

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

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

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading In the morning all were bustling around, following out their separate plans for getting over the Pass as soon as possible.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

in the near future

From this reading In the morning all were bustling around, following out their separate plans for getting over the Pass as soon as possible.

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

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

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

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

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

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

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

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the morning all were bustling around, following out their separate plans for getting over the Pass as soon as possible.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

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

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

buying or selling securities or commodities

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

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

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

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

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

the topmost one of two

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

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

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

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

From this reading In the morning all were bustling around, following out their separate plans for getting over the Pass as soon as possible.

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

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.

during the time that

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At this time there was only one building at Dyea--a log house used as a store for trading with the natives, and known by the name of Healy's Post.

an established custom

From this reading It was known that Jack Dalton, a pioneer trader of the country, was wont to go over the Chilkat Pass, a little further south, while Schwatka, Hayes, and Russell, in an expedition of which few people ever heard, had crossed by the way of the Taku River and the Taku Pass to the Hootalinqua or Teslin River, which is one of the important streams that unite to make up the upper Yukon.

a late time of life

From this reading (Two years afterwards, on returning to the place, I found a mushroom, sawed-board town of several thousand people; but that was after the Klondike boom.) We pitched our tents near the shore that night, spreading our blankets on the ground.

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

From this reading Of the different notches in the mountain wall by which one may cross the coast range and arrive at the head waters of the Yukon, the Chilkoot, which is reached from Dyea, was at that time the only one practicable.