used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
consider or hold as true
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
(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 Filled with such dreams as come to all explorers, Barwell Dawson fitted out the _Ice King_ for a trip to the north.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
Andy
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From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The boys knew that they would have no easy time of it, yet they did not dream of the many perils that awaited the entire party.
Barwell
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From this reading Filled with such dreams as come to all explorers, Barwell Dawson fitted out the _Ice King_ for a trip to the north.
for the reason that
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys knew that they would have no easy time of it, yet they did not dream of the many perils that awaited the entire party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
Chet
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From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Filled with such dreams as come to all explorers, Barwell Dawson fitted out the _Ice King_ for a trip to the north.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading Filled with such dreams as come to all explorers, Barwell Dawson fitted out the _Ice King_ for a trip to the north.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The boys knew that they would have no easy time of it, yet they did not dream of the many perils that awaited the entire party.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The boys knew that they would have no easy time of it, yet they did not dream of the many perils that awaited the entire party.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Filled with such dreams as come to all explorers, Barwell Dawson fitted out the _Ice King_ for a trip to the north.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The boys knew that they would have no easy time of it, yet they did not dream of the many perils that awaited the entire party.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The boys knew that they would have no easy time of it, yet they did not dream of the many perils that awaited the entire party.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading Filled with such dreams as come to all explorers, Barwell Dawson fitted out the _Ice King_ for a trip to the north.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Filled with such dreams as come to all explorers, Barwell Dawson fitted out the _Ice King_ for a trip to the north.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Filled with such dreams as come to all explorers, Barwell Dawson fitted out the _Ice King_ for a trip to the north.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Filled with such dreams as come to all explorers, Barwell Dawson fitted out the _Ice King_ for a trip to the north.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The boys knew that they would have no easy time of it, yet they did not dream of the many perils that awaited the entire party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Filled with such dreams as come to all explorers, Barwell Dawson fitted out the _Ice King_ for a trip to the north.
icebergnounUS /ˈaɪsbərɡ/
a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Filled with such dreams as come to all explorers, Barwell Dawson fitted out the _Ice King_ for a trip to the north.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The boys knew that they would have no easy time of it, yet they did not dream of the many perils that awaited the entire party.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The boys knew that they would have no easy time of it, yet they did not dream of the many perils that awaited the entire party.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
not any; not one
From this reading The boys knew that they would have no easy time of it, yet they did not dream of the many perils that awaited the entire party.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The boys knew that they would have no easy time of it, yet they did not dream of the many perils that awaited the entire party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
on one occasion
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Filled with such dreams as come to all explorers, Barwell Dawson fitted out the _Ice King_ for a trip to the north.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The boys knew that they would have no easy time of it, yet they did not dream of the many perils that awaited the entire party.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The boys knew that they would have no easy time of it, yet they did not dream of the many perils that awaited the entire party.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
staunchadjectiveUS /stɔːntʃ/
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Filled with such dreams as come to all explorers, Barwell Dawson fitted out the _Ice King_ for a trip to the north.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The boys knew that they would have no easy time of it, yet they did not dream of the many perils that awaited the entire party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
the upper part of anything
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Filled with such dreams as come to all explorers, Barwell Dawson fitted out the _Ice King_ for a trip to the north.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Because of what had happened, it was but natural that he should invite Andy and Chet to accompany him, and equally natural that they should hasten to accept the invitation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Filled with such dreams as come to all explorers, Barwell Dawson fitted out the _Ice King_ for a trip to the north.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "First at the North Pole," relates the particulars of a marvelous journey from our New England coast to that portion of our globe sometimes designated as "the top of the world."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The boys knew that they would have no easy time of it, yet they did not dream of the many perils that awaited the entire party.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Once the staunch steamer was in danger of being crushed by an immense iceberg, in which event this chronicle would not have been written.
but in spite of that
From this reading The boys knew that they would have no easy time of it, yet they did not dream of the many perils that awaited the entire party.
