Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

later than; following

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

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

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

in addition

From this reading They also told him that no one would be passing the island until summer and that there was therefore no hope of outside rescue.

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

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

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

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

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

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading It was not until they sat down to supper that Bob realized fully the serious position they were in.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading In a little while the place was made quite comfortable.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

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

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

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

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading It was not until they sat down to supper that Bob realized fully the serious position they were in.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

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

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

put a harness

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

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

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

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

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading They also told him that no one would be passing the island until summer and that there was therefore no hope of outside rescue.

in an imperfect or faulty way

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

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

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not until they sat down to supper that Bob realized fully the serious position they were in.

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

From this reading In a little while the place was made quite comfortable.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In a little while the place was made quite comfortable.

the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

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

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

not any; not one

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not until they sat down to supper that Bob realized fully the serious position they were in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They also told him that no one would be passing the island until summer and that there was therefore no hope of outside rescue.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading They also told him that no one would be passing the island until summer and that there was therefore no hope of outside rescue.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading They also told him that no one would be passing the island until summer and that there was therefore no hope of outside rescue.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It was not until they sat down to supper that Bob realized fully the serious position they were in.

-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In a little while the place was made quite comfortable.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading It was not until they sat down to supper that Bob realized fully the serious position they were in.

free from harm or evil

From this reading They also told him that no one would be passing the island until summer and that there was therefore no hope of outside rescue.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was not until they sat down to supper that Bob realized fully the serious position they were in.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading It was not until they sat down to supper that Bob realized fully the serious position they were in.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading They also told him that no one would be passing the island until summer and that there was therefore no hope of outside rescue.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading It was not until they sat down to supper that Bob realized fully the serious position they were in.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not until they sat down to supper that Bob realized fully the serious position they were in.

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

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading They also told him that no one would be passing the island until summer and that there was therefore no hope of outside rescue.

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

From this reading It was not until they sat down to supper that Bob realized fully the serious position they were in.

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

From this reading It was not until they sat down to supper that Bob realized fully the serious position they were in.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading They also told him that no one would be passing the island until summer and that there was therefore no hope of outside rescue.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was not until they sat down to supper that Bob realized fully the serious position they were in.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.

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

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

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

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading There were no boughs here for a bed, as the island sustained no growth whatever, and in place of the boughs the dog harness was spread about before the deerskins were put down.

during the time that

From this reading In a little while the place was made quite comfortable.

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

From this reading Akonuk and Matuk, after much difficulty, for he could understand their Eskimo tongue so imperfectly, explained to him that there was no means of reaching the mainland as there were no boats on the island, and that after the food they had was eaten there would be no means of procuring more, as the island had no game upon it.