Chapter XIX · Winter Life in an Antarctic Pack

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was a snow-laden wind too, with the lowest temperature that had yet been logged.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was a snow-laden wind too, with the lowest temperature that had yet been logged.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

exhale hard

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel

From this reading So dense was the snow-mist that it was impossible to see the jibboom when standing close by the bowsprit.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So dense was the snow-mist that it was impossible to see the jibboom when standing close by the bowsprit.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading So dense was the snow-mist that it was impossible to see the jibboom when standing close by the bowsprit.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading So dense was the snow-mist that it was impossible to see the jibboom when standing close by the bowsprit.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The vessel was driven northwards till she found herself close to an immense ice-floe, and to this they determined to make fast.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading The vessel was driven northwards till she found herself close to an immense ice-floe, and to this they determined to make fast.

very far away in space or time

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The vessel was driven northwards till she found herself close to an immense ice-floe, and to this they determined to make fast.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

set up or found

From this reading The vessel was driven northwards till she found herself close to an immense ice-floe, and to this they determined to make fast.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

highest in quality

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was a snow-laden wind too, with the lowest temperature that had yet been logged.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The vessel was driven northwards till she found herself close to an immense ice-floe, and to this they determined to make fast.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The vessel was driven northwards till she found herself close to an immense ice-floe, and to this they determined to make fast.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The vessel was driven northwards till she found herself close to an immense ice-floe, and to this they determined to make fast.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading So dense was the snow-mist that it was impossible to see the jibboom when standing close by the bowsprit.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

a spar that extends the bowsprit

From this reading So dense was the snow-mist that it was impossible to see the jibboom when standing close by the bowsprit.

inflected form of “log” — enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading It was a snow-laden wind too, with the lowest temperature that had yet been logged.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading It was a snow-laden wind too, with the lowest temperature that had yet been logged.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

engage in

From this reading The vessel was driven northwards till she found herself close to an immense ice-floe, and to this they determined to make fast.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

attach to a support

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

in a northern direction

From this reading The vessel was driven northwards till she found herself close to an immense ice-floe, and to this they determined to make fast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

owed as a debt

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading So dense was the snow-mist that it was impossible to see the jibboom when standing close by the bowsprit.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The vessel was driven northwards till she found herself close to an immense ice-floe, and to this they determined to make fast.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was a snow-laden wind too, with the lowest temperature that had yet been logged.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So dense was the snow-mist that it was impossible to see the jibboom when standing close by the bowsprit.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So dense was the snow-mist that it was impossible to see the jibboom when standing close by the bowsprit.

in the near future

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

having a supporting base

From this reading So dense was the snow-mist that it was impossible to see the jibboom when standing close by the bowsprit.

coming after or following

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

carry out

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The vessel was driven northwards till she found herself close to an immense ice-floe, and to this they determined to make fast.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The vessel was driven northwards till she found herself close to an immense ice-floe, and to this they determined to make fast.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

up to a particular time

From this reading The vessel was driven northwards till she found herself close to an immense ice-floe, and to this they determined to make fast.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was a snow-laden wind too, with the lowest temperature that had yet been logged.

the topmost one of two

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

precisely as stated

From this reading Changes in temperature take place soon and sudden in those far-off Antarctic regions, and on the very night succeeding the return of our heroes from the dangers of that daring but terrible ascent of Mount Terror, it came on to blow high and hard from the south.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading The drift blew suffocatingly along the upper deck of the _Flora_, and it was covered with an ice-glaze that, owing to the motion of the vessel, made walking a business of the greatest difficulty.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was a snow-laden wind too, with the lowest temperature that had yet been logged.

at the time that

From this reading So dense was the snow-mist that it was impossible to see the jibboom when standing close by the bowsprit.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It was a snow-laden wind too, with the lowest temperature that had yet been logged.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a snow-laden wind too, with the lowest temperature that had yet been logged.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was a snow-laden wind too, with the lowest temperature that had yet been logged.