Question

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word
tenderfoot as it is used in paragraph 9 of Call of the Klondike.
Write your definition of “tenderfoot.” Cite the context clues you
used from the text to determine the meaning of the word.
Consult a print or an online dictionary to verify its part of speech,
definition, and usage. When was the term first used?

Answer 1

Answer: In this case, they dont mean somebody actually has a tender foot, it means they are unaccustomed to something, new to something. As if you were new to knitting.

Explanation: ( If i didnt read correctly it could also mean weakling, or scared or wimp. )