Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

anew

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Whenever he thought of home a lump came into his throat, but he always swallowed it bravely and said to himself:

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

From this reading The jerked venison was gone and the only food remaining was the bear meat.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

plural of “barren” — an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

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

From this reading "'Tis wrong now t' be grievin' when I has so much t' be thankful for.

have

From this reading The jerked venison was gone and the only food remaining was the bear meat.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

in a courageous manner

From this reading Whenever he thought of home a lump came into his throat, but he always swallowed it bravely and said to himself:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whenever he thought of home a lump came into his throat, but he always swallowed it bravely and said to himself:

showing who or what does the action

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Whenever he thought of home a lump came into his throat, but he always swallowed it bravely and said to himself:

Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

recognizable; marked

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The jerked venison was gone and the only food remaining was the bear meat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The jerked venison was gone and the only food remaining was the bear meat.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

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From this reading "'Tis wrong now t' be grievin' when I has so much t' be thankful for.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

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

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

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

From this reading "'Tis wrong now t' be grievin' when I has so much t' be thankful for.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whenever he thought of home a lump came into his throat, but he always swallowed it bravely and said to himself:

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

plural of “herd” — a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Whenever he thought of home a lump came into his throat, but he always swallowed it bravely and said to himself:

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

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Whenever he thought of home a lump came into his throat, but he always swallowed it bravely and said to himself:

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

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

From this reading "'Tis wrong now t' be grievin' when I has so much t' be thankful for.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

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

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

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

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Whenever he thought of home a lump came into his throat, but he always swallowed it bravely and said to himself:

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement

From this reading The jerked venison was gone and the only food remaining was the bear meat.

without limits in extent or size or quantity

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

hear with intention

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

a compact mass

From this reading Whenever he thought of home a lump came into his throat, but he always swallowed it bravely and said to himself:

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading The jerked venison was gone and the only food remaining was the bear meat.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

without pity; in a merciless manner

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

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

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "'Tis wrong now t' be grievin' when I has so much t' be thankful for.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

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

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

in a northern direction

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "'Tis wrong now t' be grievin' when I has so much t' be thankful for.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

and nothing more

From this reading The jerked venison was gone and the only food remaining was the bear meat.

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

move with force

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

not used up

From this reading The jerked venison was gone and the only food remaining was the bear meat.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Whenever he thought of home a lump came into his throat, but he always swallowed it bravely and said to himself:

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "'Tis wrong now t' be grievin' when I has so much t' be thankful for.

in or at or to some place

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

not in physical motion

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading Whenever he thought of home a lump came into his throat, but he always swallowed it bravely and said to himself:

possessing sweep

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading "'Tis wrong now t' be grievin' when I has so much t' be thankful for.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading "'Tis wrong now t' be grievin' when I has so much t' be thankful for.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

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

From this reading The jerked venison was gone and the only food remaining was the bear meat.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

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

From this reading Whenever he thought of home a lump came into his throat, but he always swallowed it bravely and said to himself:

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Whenever he thought of home a lump came into his throat, but he always swallowed it bravely and said to himself:

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "'Tis wrong now t' be grievin' when I has so much t' be thankful for.

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

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

in the direction of

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

meat from a deer used as food

From this reading The jerked venison was gone and the only food remaining was the bear meat.

migratory

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

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

From this reading The jerked venison was gone and the only food remaining was the bear meat.

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

From this reading A hurried consultation was held, and it was decided to push on still farther to the northward in the hope of meeting the invisible herds of caribou that somewhere in those limitless, frozen barrens were wandering unmolested.

at the time that

From this reading "'Tis wrong now t' be grievin' when I has so much t' be thankful for.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Whenever he thought of home a lump came into his throat, but he always swallowed it bravely and said to himself:

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

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "'Tis wrong now t' be grievin' when I has so much t' be thankful for.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one

From this reading XVI ONE OF THE TRIBE If Bob Gray had held any secret hope that the Indians would eventually listen to his plea to guide him back to the Big Hill trail it was mercilessly swept away by the next move, for again they faced steadily towards the north.