used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was seeing through the press—(“Yes, yes, but all that was singularly irrelevant”)—book about his experiences (“Hum! hum!”), “extreme northern Siberia.”
AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
(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 He was seeing through the press—(“Yes, yes, but all that was singularly irrelevant”)—book about his experiences (“Hum! hum!”), “extreme northern Siberia.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
apologizedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading He apologized for not writing more at length, but he was up to his eyes in proof-correcting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He apologized for not writing more at length, but he was up to his eyes in proof-correcting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading (“_Siberia_, forsooth!”); no white man had ever been there before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading (“_Siberia_, forsooth!”); no white man had ever been there before.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He was seeing through the press—(“Yes, yes, but all that was singularly irrelevant”)—book about his experiences (“Hum! hum!”), “extreme northern Siberia.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He apologized for not writing more at length, but he was up to his eyes in proof-correcting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jack Galbraith replied to Mr. Mar’s letter by return of post.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
at any time
From this reading (“_Siberia_, forsooth!”); no white man had ever been there before.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading He was seeing through the press—(“Yes, yes, but all that was singularly irrelevant”)—book about his experiences (“Hum! hum!”), “extreme northern Siberia.”
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He was seeing through the press—(“Yes, yes, but all that was singularly irrelevant”)—book about his experiences (“Hum! hum!”), “extreme northern Siberia.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading He apologized for not writing more at length, but he was up to his eyes in proof-correcting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He apologized for not writing more at length, but he was up to his eyes in proof-correcting.
forsoothadverb
an archaic word originally meaning “in truth” but now usually used to express disbelief
From this reading (“_Siberia_, forsooth!”); no white man had ever been there before.
GalbraithnounUS /ˈɡælbreɪθ/
United States economist (born in Canada) who served as ambassador to India (born in 1908)
From this reading Jack Galbraith replied to Mr. Mar’s letter by return of post.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading (“_Siberia_, forsooth!”); no white man had ever been there before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He apologized for not writing more at length, but he was up to his eyes in proof-correcting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He apologized for not writing more at length, but he was up to his eyes in proof-correcting.
HumverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading He was seeing through the press—(“Yes, yes, but all that was singularly irrelevant”)—book about his experiences (“Hum! hum!”), “extreme northern Siberia.”
imperfectlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪktli/
in an imperfect or faulty way
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He apologized for not writing more at length, but he was up to his eyes in proof-correcting.
irrelevantadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreləvənt/
having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
From this reading He was seeing through the press—(“Yes, yes, but all that was singularly irrelevant”)—book about his experiences (“Hum! hum!”), “extreme northern Siberia.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Galbraith replied to Mr. Mar’s letter by return of post.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He apologized for not writing more at length, but he was up to his eyes in proof-correcting.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Jack Galbraith replied to Mr. Mar’s letter by return of post.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading (“_Siberia_, forsooth!”); no white man had ever been there before.
Mar's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack Galbraith replied to Mr. Mar’s letter by return of post.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He apologized for not writing more at length, but he was up to his eyes in proof-correcting.
used to form the superlative
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Jack Galbraith replied to Mr. Mar’s letter by return of post.
not any; not one
From this reading (“_Siberia_, forsooth!”); no white man had ever been there before.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He was seeing through the press—(“Yes, yes, but all that was singularly irrelevant”)—book about his experiences (“Hum! hum!”), “extreme northern Siberia.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He apologized for not writing more at length, but he was up to his eyes in proof-correcting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack Galbraith replied to Mr. Mar’s letter by return of post.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Jack Galbraith replied to Mr. Mar’s letter by return of post.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading He was seeing through the press—(“Yes, yes, but all that was singularly irrelevant”)—book about his experiences (“Hum! hum!”), “extreme northern Siberia.”
proof-correcting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He apologized for not writing more at length, but he was up to his eyes in proof-correcting.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Jack Galbraith replied to Mr. Mar’s letter by return of post.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Jack Galbraith replied to Mr. Mar’s letter by return of post.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He was seeing through the press—(“Yes, yes, but all that was singularly irrelevant”)—book about his experiences (“Hum! hum!”), “extreme northern Siberia.”
SiberianounUS /saɪˈbɪriə/
a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters
From this reading He was seeing through the press—(“Yes, yes, but all that was singularly irrelevant”)—book about his experiences (“Hum! hum!”), “extreme northern Siberia.”
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading He was seeing through the press—(“Yes, yes, but all that was singularly irrelevant”)—book about his experiences (“Hum! hum!”), “extreme northern Siberia.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was seeing through the press—(“Yes, yes, but all that was singularly irrelevant”)—book about his experiences (“Hum! hum!”), “extreme northern Siberia.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was seeing through the press—(“Yes, yes, but all that was singularly irrelevant”)—book about his experiences (“Hum! hum!”), “extreme northern Siberia.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading (“_Siberia_, forsooth!”); no white man had ever been there before.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was seeing through the press—(“Yes, yes, but all that was singularly irrelevant”)—book about his experiences (“Hum! hum!”), “extreme northern Siberia.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack Galbraith replied to Mr. Mar’s letter by return of post.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading (“And to think he _might_ have spent that time in Alaska!”) He was “making a genuine contribution to science”—oh, yes, quite so—“most travelers too imperfectly equipped.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He apologized for not writing more at length, but he was up to his eyes in proof-correcting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He apologized for not writing more at length, but he was up to his eyes in proof-correcting.
a Caucasian
From this reading (“_Siberia_, forsooth!”); no white man had ever been there before.
the act of creating written works
From this reading He apologized for not writing more at length, but he was up to his eyes in proof-correcting.
an affirmative
From this reading He was seeing through the press—(“Yes, yes, but all that was singularly irrelevant”)—book about his experiences (“Hum! hum!”), “extreme northern Siberia.”
