15th
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From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
16th
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From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In addition to game already mentioned, two young broods of wild geese, not yet able to fly, were seen.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to game already mentioned, two young broods of wild geese, not yet able to fly, were seen.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In addition to game already mentioned, two young broods of wild geese, not yet able to fly, were seen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
broods
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From this reading In addition to game already mentioned, two young broods of wild geese, not yet able to fly, were seen.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
exposingverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading In addition to game already mentioned, two young broods of wild geese, not yet able to fly, were seen.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
in a free manner
From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading In addition to game already mentioned, two young broods of wild geese, not yet able to fly, were seen.
geesenounUS /ɡiːs/
plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading In addition to game already mentioned, two young broods of wild geese, not yet able to fly, were seen.
goosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
guysnounUS /ɡaɪz/
plural of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading In addition to game already mentioned, two young broods of wild geese, not yet able to fly, were seen.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In addition to game already mentioned, two young broods of wild geese, not yet able to fly, were seen.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
and nothing more
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
paddledverbUS /ˈpædəld/
past form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
peltingnounUS /ˈpeltɪŋ/
anything happening rapidly or in quick successive
From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
scramblingverbUS /ˈskræmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In addition to game already mentioned, two young broods of wild geese, not yet able to fly, were seen.
sheltersnounUS /ˈʃeltərz/
plural of “shelter” — a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
shore-line
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From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
TELZOA
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From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In addition to game already mentioned, two young broods of wild geese, not yet able to fly, were seen.
Tobaunt
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From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In addition to game already mentioned, two young broods of wild geese, not yet able to fly, were seen.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is commonly said that the breeding place of the wild goose has never been discovered, but here, at any rate, was the breeding place of these.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _ON THE LOWER TELZOA._ Until the evening of the 15th of August, we paddled on through varied scenes of ice and open water, following the barren shore-line in search of the outlet of Tobaunt Lake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In addition to game already mentioned, two young broods of wild geese, not yet able to fly, were seen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the morning of the 16th we were early aroused by the voice of a howling gale and the pelting rain, which was freely beating through our flapping tents.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In addition to game already mentioned, two young broods of wild geese, not yet able to fly, were seen.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of these, our meagre shelters, some of the guys were broken, and the tent occupied by my brother and myself was only prevented from being blown away by the unpleasant performance of scrambling out in the darkness, exposing ourselves to the piercing wind and driving rain, and securing it with new ropes and piles of stones.
but in spite of that
From this reading In addition to game already mentioned, two young broods of wild geese, not yet able to fly, were seen.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In addition to game already mentioned, two young broods of wild geese, not yet able to fly, were seen.
