used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WE remained during the rest of this month ice-cradled, and drifting about near the outlet of Wellington Channel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
anew
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE remained during the rest of this month ice-cradled, and drifting about near the outlet of Wellington Channel.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
Barlow's
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From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
exhale hard
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading WE remained during the rest of this month ice-cradled, and drifting about near the outlet of Wellington Channel.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
compactnessnounUS /kəmˈpæktnəs/
the spatial property of being crowded together
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
counteractingverbUS /ˌkaʊntərˈæktɪŋ/
-ing form of “counteract” — act in opposition to
From this reading A northerly wind, on the other hand, seemed to have no counteracting influences.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading WE remained during the rest of this month ice-cradled, and drifting about near the outlet of Wellington Channel.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading WE remained during the rest of this month ice-cradled, and drifting about near the outlet of Wellington Channel.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
floenounUS /floʊ/
a flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
in a gradual manner
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A northerly wind, on the other hand, seemed to have no counteracting influences.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A northerly wind, on the other hand, seemed to have no counteracting influences.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
ice-cradled
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From this reading WE remained during the rest of this month ice-cradled, and drifting about near the outlet of Wellington Channel.
imbeddedverbUS /ɪmˈbedɪd/
inflected form of “imbed” — fix or set securely or deeply
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading A northerly wind, on the other hand, seemed to have no counteracting influences.
InletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading WE remained during the rest of this month ice-cradled, and drifting about near the outlet of Wellington Channel.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading WE remained during the rest of this month ice-cradled, and drifting about near the outlet of Wellington Channel.
not any; not one
From this reading A northerly wind, on the other hand, seemed to have no counteracting influences.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading A northerly wind, on the other hand, seemed to have no counteracting influences.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE remained during the rest of this month ice-cradled, and drifting about near the outlet of Wellington Channel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A northerly wind, on the other hand, seemed to have no counteracting influences.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A northerly wind, on the other hand, seemed to have no counteracting influences.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading WE remained during the rest of this month ice-cradled, and drifting about near the outlet of Wellington Channel.
by chance
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading WE remained during the rest of this month ice-cradled, and drifting about near the outlet of Wellington Channel.
resistingverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading WE remained during the rest of this month ice-cradled, and drifting about near the outlet of Wellington Channel.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A northerly wind, on the other hand, seemed to have no counteracting influences.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
in the near future
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
southerlyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the south
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE remained during the rest of this month ice-cradled, and drifting about near the outlet of Wellington Channel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WE remained during the rest of this month ice-cradled, and drifting about near the outlet of Wellington Channel.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
the act of testing something
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
not known
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE remained during the rest of this month ice-cradled, and drifting about near the outlet of Wellington Channel.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading WE remained during the rest of this month ice-cradled, and drifting about near the outlet of Wellington Channel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Our thoughts turned irresistibly to the broad expanse of Lancaster Sound, which lay wild and rugged before us, and to the increasing probability that it was to be our field of trial during the long, dark winter--perhaps our final home.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A little while after it began to blow, open leads would present themselves under our lee, and the floe which imbedded us moved gradually and without conflict through them toward the south.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Occasionally a strong southerly wind would set us back again to the north, as far, perhaps as Barlow's Inlet; but it was soon apparent that the greater compactness of the barrier that had come down after us, and the force of some unknown current, were resisting our progress in that direction.
