Chapter IV · The Lakes and the Yukon to Forty Mile

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

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

later than; following

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

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

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

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

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

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

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

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

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

a warm dry wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the Rockies

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

past form of “christen” — administer baptism to

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

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

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

recognizable; marked

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

-ing form of “delay” — cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

set up or found

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

a man who lives on the frontier

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

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

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

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

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

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

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

having overlapping hull planks

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

the literary culture

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

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

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

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

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

occurring by chance

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

the force of workers available

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

absolutely essential

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

above and across; more than

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

make a painting

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

a perceptual structure

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

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

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

operate an airplane

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

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

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

able to absorb fluids

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

plural of “seam” — joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

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

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

-ing form of “signify” — denote or connote

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

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

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

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

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

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

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

not covered with clothing

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

not having makeup on

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

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

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.

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

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

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

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

which person or people

From this reading Upon reaching Lake Lindeman, we found a number of other parties encamped,--men who had come over the trail before us, and had been delaying a short time, for different reasons.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The boat was after the dory pattern, but sharp at both ends, made of spruce, lap-streaked and unpainted, with the seams calked and pitched; about eighteen feet long, and uncovered.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading _Skookum_ is a Chinook word signifying strength, courage, and other excellent qualities necessary for a native, a frontiersman, or any other dweller in the wilderness--qualities which were conspicuous in Pete.

the words that are spoken

From this reading During the trip later we decided that it ought to be christened, and so we mixed some soot and bacon-grease for paint, applied it hot to the raw, porous wood, and inscribed in shaky letters the words "_Skookum Pete_," as a compliment to our pilot.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading From one of these parties Pete had been lucky enough to buy a boat already built, so that we did not have to wait and build one ourselves--a job that would have consumed a couple of weeks.