used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fortunately it was a small iceberg, and fortunately, also, it turned slowly and with deliberation and but a short distance, when it again reached its equilibrium, and was still.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
ADRIFTadjectiveUS /əˈdrɪft/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Bobby's life had been one of pretty constant peril and adventure, and after the manner of wilderness dwellers he had learned resourcefulness and self-possession.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Bobby's life had been one of pretty constant peril and adventure, and after the manner of wilderness dwellers he had learned resourcefulness and self-possession.
anew
From this reading Fortunately it was a small iceberg, and fortunately, also, it turned slowly and with deliberation and but a short distance, when it again reached its equilibrium, and was still.
(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 Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
in addition
From this reading Fortunately it was a small iceberg, and fortunately, also, it turned slowly and with deliberation and but a short distance, when it again reached its equilibrium, and was still.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bobby's life had been one of pretty constant peril and adventure, and after the manner of wilderness dwellers he had learned resourcefulness and self-possession.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
Bobby'snounUS /ˈbɑːbiz/
possessive form of “bobby” — an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading Bobby's life had been one of pretty constant peril and adventure, and after the manner of wilderness dwellers he had learned resourcefulness and self-possession.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fortunately it was a small iceberg, and fortunately, also, it turned slowly and with deliberation and but a short distance, when it again reached its equilibrium, and was still.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Bobby's life had been one of pretty constant peril and adventure, and after the manner of wilderness dwellers he had learned resourcefulness and self-possession.
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading Fortunately it was a small iceberg, and fortunately, also, it turned slowly and with deliberation and but a short distance, when it again reached its equilibrium, and was still.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Fortunately it was a small iceberg, and fortunately, also, it turned slowly and with deliberation and but a short distance, when it again reached its equilibrium, and was still.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Bobby's life had been one of pretty constant peril and adventure, and after the manner of wilderness dwellers he had learned resourcefulness and self-possession.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
From this reading Fortunately it was a small iceberg, and fortunately, also, it turned slowly and with deliberation and but a short distance, when it again reached its equilibrium, and was still.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately it was a small iceberg, and fortunately, also, it turned slowly and with deliberation and but a short distance, when it again reached its equilibrium, and was still.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bobby's life had been one of pretty constant peril and adventure, and after the manner of wilderness dwellers he had learned resourcefulness and self-possession.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
icebergnounUS /ˈaɪsbərɡ/
a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately it was a small iceberg, and fortunately, also, it turned slowly and with deliberation and but a short distance, when it again reached its equilibrium, and was still.
a boy or man
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
immediately past
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Bobby's life had been one of pretty constant peril and adventure, and after the manner of wilderness dwellers he had learned resourcefulness and self-possession.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Bobby's life had been one of pretty constant peril and adventure, and after the manner of wilderness dwellers he had learned resourcefulness and self-possession.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
most important element
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Bobby's life had been one of pretty constant peril and adventure, and after the manner of wilderness dwellers he had learned resourcefulness and self-possession.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bobby's life had been one of pretty constant peril and adventure, and after the manner of wilderness dwellers he had learned resourcefulness and self-possession.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Bobby's life had been one of pretty constant peril and adventure, and after the manner of wilderness dwellers he had learned resourcefulness and self-possession.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Bobby's life had been one of pretty constant peril and adventure, and after the manner of wilderness dwellers he had learned resourcefulness and self-possession.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Fortunately it was a small iceberg, and fortunately, also, it turned slowly and with deliberation and but a short distance, when it again reached its equilibrium, and was still.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
resourcefulnessnounUS /riˈsɔːrsfəlnəs/
the quality of being able to cope with a difficult situation
From this reading Bobby's life had been one of pretty constant peril and adventure, and after the manner of wilderness dwellers he had learned resourcefulness and self-possession.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading Bobby's life had been one of pretty constant peril and adventure, and after the manner of wilderness dwellers he had learned resourcefulness and self-possession.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Fortunately it was a small iceberg, and fortunately, also, it turned slowly and with deliberation and but a short distance, when it again reached its equilibrium, and was still.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Fortunately it was a small iceberg, and fortunately, also, it turned slowly and with deliberation and but a short distance, when it again reached its equilibrium, and was still.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fortunately it was a small iceberg, and fortunately, also, it turned slowly and with deliberation and but a short distance, when it again reached its equilibrium, and was still.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
not in physical motion
From this reading Fortunately it was a small iceberg, and fortunately, also, it turned slowly and with deliberation and but a short distance, when it again reached its equilibrium, and was still.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
a special situation
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It is indeed a part of the daily training of every lad of the wilderness, that he acquire these attributes, until at last they become second nature to him, and instinctively he does the thing he should do when he comes suddenly face to face with unexpected dangers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
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 Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
at the time that
From this reading Bobby, when he realized what was happening, began with all his energy to scramble up the wall of ice as it rose from the water.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Bobby's life had been one of pretty constant peril and adventure, and after the manner of wilderness dwellers he had learned resourcefulness and self-possession.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ADRIFT ON THE OPEN SEA As the iceberg turned, great masses of ice, some of them weighing tons, loosened from the main body, and with loud rumbling and roar crashed into the sea.
