Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

later than; following

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

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

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading The stale, close air of his little cabin sent waves of nausea through him.

the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The stale, close air of his little cabin sent waves of nausea through him.

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From this reading Hatless and coatless he sought the open air.

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

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

take in liquids

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

in a serious manner

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

past form of “engender” — call forth

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

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From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

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

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

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From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

not wearing a hat

From this reading Hatless and coatless he sought the open air.

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

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

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

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

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

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

the act of retaining something

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

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

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

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

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

a form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

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From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

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

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

the state that precedes vomiting

From this reading The stale, close air of his little cabin sent waves of nausea through him.

not any; not one

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

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

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Hatless and coatless he sought the open air.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

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

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

a large beer glass

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The stale, close air of his little cabin sent waves of nausea through him.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

that is looked for

From this reading Hatless and coatless he sought the open air.

derogatory terms for an American Indian woman

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age

From this reading The stale, close air of his little cabin sent waves of nausea through him.

plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

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

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The stale, close air of his little cabin sent waves of nausea through him.

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

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

the present time or age

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

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From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

a shaky motion

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

make a vow; promise

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.

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

From this reading He had made the same vow every morning since his landing--made it earnestly, intending to keep it, but there was something in the air of the trading-post that made irresistible the reckless camaraderie engendered by the hootch-cup; something that emphasized that very quality of gay irresponsibility he had come North to lose.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The stale, close air of his little cabin sent waves of nausea through him.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading THE LITTLE SQUAW WITH WHITE FEET The morning after the arrival of the schooner, Gregg Harlan woke with an aching head and trembling limbs.

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

From this reading As he sat on the edge of his bunk holding his fingers against his throbbing temples, he made a mental vow that he would drink no more of Kayak Bill's liquor; that _today_ he would settle down to the business that had brought him to Katleean.