14th
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From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
15th
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From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
75
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From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE had lost all indications of a shore, and had obviously passed within the influences of Baffin's Bay.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading WE had lost all indications of a shore, and had obviously passed within the influences of Baffin's Bay.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE had lost all indications of a shore, and had obviously passed within the influences of Baffin's Bay.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
Baffin's
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From this reading WE had lost all indications of a shore, and had obviously passed within the influences of Baffin's Bay.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading WE had lost all indications of a shore, and had obviously passed within the influences of Baffin's Bay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading By this time we had become learned interpreters of the ice-voices.
bergsnounUS /bɜːrɡz/
plural of “berg” — a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time we had become learned interpreters of the ice-voices.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Of course, we renewed our preparations for whatever might be coming.
commotions
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From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, we renewed our preparations for whatever might be coming.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
edgedadjectiveUS /edʒd/
having a specified kind of border or edge
From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
else
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From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course, we renewed our preparations for whatever might be coming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WE had lost all indications of a shore, and had obviously passed within the influences of Baffin's Bay.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
ice-fields
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From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
ice-voices
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From this reading By this time we had become learned interpreters of the ice-voices.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading WE had lost all indications of a shore, and had obviously passed within the influences of Baffin's Bay.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading WE had lost all indications of a shore, and had obviously passed within the influences of Baffin's Bay.
interpretersnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətərz/
plural of “interpreter” — someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading By this time we had become learned interpreters of the ice-voices.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading By this time we had become learned interpreters of the ice-voices.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading WE had lost all indications of a shore, and had obviously passed within the influences of Baffin's Bay.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
meridiannounUS /mərˈɪdiən/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Of course, we renewed our preparations for whatever might be coming.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
not any; not one
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading WE had lost all indications of a shore, and had obviously passed within the influences of Baffin's Bay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE had lost all indications of a shore, and had obviously passed within the influences of Baffin's Bay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Of course, we renewed our preparations for whatever might be coming.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading WE had lost all indications of a shore, and had obviously passed within the influences of Baffin's Bay.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Of course, we renewed our preparations for whatever might be coming.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Of course, we renewed our preparations for whatever might be coming.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading WE had lost all indications of a shore, and had obviously passed within the influences of Baffin's Bay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
southing
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From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
squeezingnounUS /ˈskwiːzɪŋ/
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE had lost all indications of a shore, and had obviously passed within the influences of Baffin's Bay.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time we had become learned interpreters of the ice-voices.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time we had become learned interpreters of the ice-voices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
precisely as stated
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE had lost all indications of a shore, and had obviously passed within the influences of Baffin's Bay.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Of course, we renewed our preparations for whatever might be coming.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But on the 14th the wind edged round a little more to the northward, and at six o'clock in the morning of the 15th we could hear a squeezing noise among the ice-fields in that direction.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading WE had lost all indications of a shore, and had obviously passed within the influences of Baffin's Bay.
but in spite of that
From this reading We were on the meridian of 75°; yet, though the recent commotions could be referred to nothing else but the conflict of the two currents, we had made very little southing, if any, and had seen no bergs.
