used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading The Peary plan is different; and constant activity and travel were insisted on.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There were very few days when all of the members of the expedition were together, after the ship had reached her destination.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There were very few days when all of the members of the expedition were together, after the ship had reached her destination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Usually it is the rule to hibernate as much as possible during the period of darkness, and the party is confined closely to headquarters.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Usually it is the rule to hibernate as much as possible during the period of darkness, and the party is confined closely to headquarters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hunting parties were immediately sent out, for it was on the big game of the country that the expedition depended for fresh meat.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Usually it is the rule to hibernate as much as possible during the period of darkness, and the party is confined closely to headquarters.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Usually it is the rule to hibernate as much as possible during the period of darkness, and the party is confined closely to headquarters.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The Peary plan is different; and constant activity and travel were insisted on.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Hunting parties were immediately sent out, for it was on the big game of the country that the expedition depended for fresh meat.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Usually it is the rule to hibernate as much as possible during the period of darkness, and the party is confined closely to headquarters.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There were very few days when all of the members of the expedition were together, after the ship had reached her destination.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Hunting parties were immediately sent out, for it was on the big game of the country that the expedition depended for fresh meat.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading There were very few days when all of the members of the expedition were together, after the ship had reached her destination.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The Peary plan is different; and constant activity and travel were insisted on.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Usually it is the rule to hibernate as much as possible during the period of darkness, and the party is confined closely to headquarters.
ESQUIMOS
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From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading There were very few days when all of the members of the expedition were together, after the ship had reached her destination.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were very few days when all of the members of the expedition were together, after the ship had reached her destination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hunting parties were immediately sent out, for it was on the big game of the country that the expedition depended for fresh meat.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Hunting parties were immediately sent out, for it was on the big game of the country that the expedition depended for fresh meat.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Hunting parties were immediately sent out, for it was on the big game of the country that the expedition depended for fresh meat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were very few days when all of the members of the expedition were together, after the ship had reached her destination.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Usually it is the rule to hibernate as much as possible during the period of darkness, and the party is confined closely to headquarters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were very few days when all of the members of the expedition were together, after the ship had reached her destination.
hibernateverbUS /ˈhaɪbərneɪt/
sleep during winter
From this reading Usually it is the rule to hibernate as much as possible during the period of darkness, and the party is confined closely to headquarters.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Hunting parties were immediately sent out, for it was on the big game of the country that the expedition depended for fresh meat.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Hunting parties were immediately sent out, for it was on the big game of the country that the expedition depended for fresh meat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading The Peary plan is different; and constant activity and travel were insisted on.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Usually it is the rule to hibernate as much as possible during the period of darkness, and the party is confined closely to headquarters.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Hunting parties were immediately sent out, for it was on the big game of the country that the expedition depended for fresh meat.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading There were very few days when all of the members of the expedition were together, after the ship had reached her destination.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Usually it is the rule to hibernate as much as possible during the period of darkness, and the party is confined closely to headquarters.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Peary plan is different; and constant activity and travel were insisted on.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hunting parties were immediately sent out, for it was on the big game of the country that the expedition depended for fresh meat.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Hunting parties were immediately sent out, for it was on the big game of the country that the expedition depended for fresh meat.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Usually it is the rule to hibernate as much as possible during the period of darkness, and the party is confined closely to headquarters.
PEARYnounUS /ˈpiːri/
United States Arctic explorer and United States naval officer who has been regarded as the first man to reach the North Pole (1856-1920)
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
an amount of time
From this reading Usually it is the rule to hibernate as much as possible during the period of darkness, and the party is confined closely to headquarters.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Usually it is the rule to hibernate as much as possible during the period of darkness, and the party is confined closely to headquarters.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading There were very few days when all of the members of the expedition were together, after the ship had reached her destination.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Usually it is the rule to hibernate as much as possible during the period of darkness, and the party is confined closely to headquarters.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Hunting parties were immediately sent out, for it was on the big game of the country that the expedition depended for fresh meat.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
transport commercially
From this reading There were very few days when all of the members of the expedition were together, after the ship had reached her destination.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hunting parties were immediately sent out, for it was on the big game of the country that the expedition depended for fresh meat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were very few days when all of the members of the expedition were together, after the ship had reached her destination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Usually it is the rule to hibernate as much as possible during the period of darkness, and the party is confined closely to headquarters.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading There were very few days when all of the members of the expedition were together, after the ship had reached her destination.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Peary plan is different; and constant activity and travel were insisted on.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually it is the rule to hibernate as much as possible during the period of darkness, and the party is confined closely to headquarters.
precisely as stated
From this reading There were very few days when all of the members of the expedition were together, after the ship had reached her destination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hunting parties were immediately sent out, for it was on the big game of the country that the expedition depended for fresh meat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Peary plan is different; and constant activity and travel were insisted on.
at the time that
From this reading There were very few days when all of the members of the expedition were together, after the ship had reached her destination.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THE PEARY PLAN--A RAIN OF ROCKS--MY FRIENDS THE ESQUIMOS The story of the winter at Cape Sheridan is a story unique in the experience of Arctic exploration.
