Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

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From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

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

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

later than; following

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

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From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

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

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

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

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

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From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

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

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

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From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

possessive form of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

plural of “dog” — 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 was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

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

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

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

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

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

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

provide as food

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

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From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

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

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

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

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

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

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

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

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

an Eskimo hut; usually built of blocks (of sod or snow) in the shape of a dome

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

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From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

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

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

the act of departing

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

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

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

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

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

not any; not one

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

according to the clock

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

held or filled or in use

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

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From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

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

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

lean dried meat pounded fine and mixed with melted fat; used especially by North American Indians

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

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

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

transport in a sleigh

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

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From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

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

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

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

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

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

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

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

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading There was a heavy gale blowing at seven o'clock in the morning, on February 22, and the snow was so thick and drifty that we kept close to our igloos and made no attempt to do more than feed the dogs.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading I took one Esquimo, Pooadloonah, and one sledge from the Captain's party, and with my own three boys, Ooblooyah, Ootah, and I-forget-his-name, and a howling mob of dogs, we left for the western side of Cape Columbia, and got the rest of the pemmican and biscuits.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind subsided considerably, leaving a thick haze, but after breakfast, Professor MacMillan, Mr. Borup, and their parties, left camp for Cape Colan, to get the supplies they had dumped there, and carry them to Cape Aldrich.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading READY FOR THE DASH TO THE POLE--THE COMMANDER'S ARRIVAL The Diary--February 23: Heavy snow-fall and furious winds; accordingly intense darkness and much discomfort.

in the company of; together with

From this reading My igloo was completely covered with snow and the one occupied by Dr. Goodsell was blown away, so that he had to have another one, which I helped to build.