used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RING.--THE BURIAL.--A MAUSOLEUM OF ICE.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
awaking
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From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
bootedadjectiveUS /ˈbuːtɪd/
wearing boots
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading In one hand he held a cup of hot coffee, and in the other the breast of a roast goose, which he offered to La Salle in silence.
BURIALnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading THE RING.--THE BURIAL.--A MAUSOLEUM OF ICE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading In one hand he held a cup of hot coffee, and in the other the breast of a roast goose, which he offered to La Salle in silence.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading In one hand he held a cup of hot coffee, and in the other the breast of a roast goose, which he offered to La Salle in silence.
the first light of day
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
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 In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
one or the other of two
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
goosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading In one hand he held a cup of hot coffee, and in the other the breast of a roast goose, which he offered to La Salle in silence.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In one hand he held a cup of hot coffee, and in the other the breast of a roast goose, which he offered to La Salle in silence.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In one hand he held a cup of hot coffee, and in the other the breast of a roast goose, which he offered to La Salle in silence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading In one hand he held a cup of hot coffee, and in the other the breast of a roast goose, which he offered to La Salle in silence.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading THE RING.--THE BURIAL.--A MAUSOLEUM OF ICE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
immediately past
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
MAUSOLEUMnounUS /ˌmɔːsəˈliːəm/
a large burial chamber, usually above ground
From this reading THE RING.--THE BURIAL.--A MAUSOLEUM OF ICE.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RING.--THE BURIAL.--A MAUSOLEUM OF ICE.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In one hand he held a cup of hot coffee, and in the other the breast of a roast goose, which he offered to La Salle in silence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one hand he held a cup of hot coffee, and in the other the breast of a roast goose, which he offered to La Salle in silence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In one hand he held a cup of hot coffee, and in the other the breast of a roast goose, which he offered to La Salle in silence.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
Regnar
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From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE RING.--THE BURIAL.--A MAUSOLEUM OF ICE.
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading In one hand he held a cup of hot coffee, and in the other the breast of a roast goose, which he offered to La Salle in silence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
Salle
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From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
cut with a saw
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In one hand he held a cup of hot coffee, and in the other the breast of a roast goose, which he offered to La Salle in silence.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
having a supporting base
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RING.--THE BURIAL.--A MAUSOLEUM OF ICE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In one hand he held a cup of hot coffee, and in the other the breast of a roast goose, which he offered to La Salle in silence.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
in the direction of
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the early dawn La Salle started from sleep, as he felt a chill touch upon his forehead, and saw Regnar standing above him, booted and equipped for travel.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fearful of awaking their companions, nothing was said by either, until, armed and equipped, they issued from the hut, and hastened towards the scene of last night's strange adventure.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It was the nineteenth of the month, and the ninth day of their involuntary voyage, and La Salle, as usual, gave a sweeping glance at ice and sky, to determine as nearly as possible the direction of their drift, and the probable state of the weather for the next twelve hours.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In one hand he held a cup of hot coffee, and in the other the breast of a roast goose, which he offered to La Salle in silence.
