1
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From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
17
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From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
1896
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From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
43
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From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
4th
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From this reading The ice kept remarkably quiet for about a month, but on February 4th the pressure commenced again.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The ice kept remarkably quiet for about a month, but on February 4th the pressure commenced again.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
anew
From this reading The ice kept remarkably quiet for about a month, but on February 4th the pressure commenced again.
(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 It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ice kept remarkably quiet for about a month, but on February 4th the pressure commenced again.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading The following day we again sallied forth on the ice, and found a comparatively new channel and a large new pressure-ridge about a mile from the ship.
rid of obstructions
From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading I took a walk on the ice for the purpose, if possible, of observing the pressure more closely, but could see nothing.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The ice kept remarkably quiet for about a month, but on February 4th the pressure commenced again.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading The following day we again sallied forth on the ice, and found a comparatively new channel and a large new pressure-ridge about a mile from the ship.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I took a walk on the ice for the purpose, if possible, of observing the pressure more closely, but could see nothing.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following day we again sallied forth on the ice, and found a comparatively new channel and a large new pressure-ridge about a mile from the ship.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The ice kept remarkably quiet for about a month, but on February 4th the pressure commenced again.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following day we again sallied forth on the ice, and found a comparatively new channel and a large new pressure-ridge about a mile from the ship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ice kept remarkably quiet for about a month, but on February 4th the pressure commenced again.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The following day we again sallied forth on the ice, and found a comparatively new channel and a large new pressure-ridge about a mile from the ship.
set up or found
From this reading The following day we again sallied forth on the ice, and found a comparatively new channel and a large new pressure-ridge about a mile from the ship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following day we again sallied forth on the ice, and found a comparatively new channel and a large new pressure-ridge about a mile from the ship.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I took a walk on the ice for the purpose, if possible, of observing the pressure more closely, but could see nothing.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The ice kept remarkably quiet for about a month, but on February 4th the pressure commenced again.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
JANUARYnounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The ice kept remarkably quiet for about a month, but on February 4th the pressure commenced again.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The following day we again sallied forth on the ice, and found a comparatively new channel and a large new pressure-ridge about a mile from the ship.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The following day we again sallied forth on the ice, and found a comparatively new channel and a large new pressure-ridge about a mile from the ship.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The ice kept remarkably quiet for about a month, but on February 4th the pressure commenced again.
the light of the Moon
From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I took a walk on the ice for the purpose, if possible, of observing the pressure more closely, but could see nothing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The following day we again sallied forth on the ice, and found a comparatively new channel and a large new pressure-ridge about a mile from the ship.
New-year's-day
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From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I took a walk on the ice for the purpose, if possible, of observing the pressure more closely, but could see nothing.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading I took a walk on the ice for the purpose, if possible, of observing the pressure more closely, but could see nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ice kept remarkably quiet for about a month, but on February 4th the pressure commenced again.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I took a walk on the ice for the purpose, if possible, of observing the pressure more closely, but could see nothing.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The ice kept remarkably quiet for about a month, but on February 4th the pressure commenced again.
pressure-ridge
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From this reading The following day we again sallied forth on the ice, and found a comparatively new channel and a large new pressure-ridge about a mile from the ship.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I took a walk on the ice for the purpose, if possible, of observing the pressure more closely, but could see nothing.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The ice kept remarkably quiet for about a month, but on February 4th the pressure commenced again.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The ice kept remarkably quiet for about a month, but on February 4th the pressure commenced again.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
sallied
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From this reading The following day we again sallied forth on the ice, and found a comparatively new channel and a large new pressure-ridge about a mile from the ship.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I took a walk on the ice for the purpose, if possible, of observing the pressure more closely, but could see nothing.
transport commercially
From this reading The following day we again sallied forth on the ice, and found a comparatively new channel and a large new pressure-ridge about a mile from the ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ice kept remarkably quiet for about a month, but on February 4th the pressure commenced again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took a walk on the ice for the purpose, if possible, of observing the pressure more closely, but could see nothing.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I took a walk on the ice for the purpose, if possible, of observing the pressure more closely, but could see nothing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The following day we again sallied forth on the ice, and found a comparatively new channel and a large new pressure-ridge about a mile from the ship.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was not of long duration, but made a great noise while it lasted; the ice all round us roared and screamed as if a tremendous gale were blowing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JANUARY 1 TO MAY 17, 1896 New-year's-day came with fine, clear weather, moonlight, and about 43 degrees of cold.
