used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little later our situation was rendered still more alarming by a fresh fall of snow, which added nearly two feet to the depth of that which was on the ground before.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading At the same time, we were scarcely able to collect enough wood for making a fire to melt the snow.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A little later our situation was rendered still more alarming by a fresh fall of snow, which added nearly two feet to the depth of that which was on the ground before.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading A little later our situation was rendered still more alarming by a fresh fall of snow, which added nearly two feet to the depth of that which was on the ground before.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time, we were scarcely able to collect enough wood for making a fire to melt the snow.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A little later our situation was rendered still more alarming by a fresh fall of snow, which added nearly two feet to the depth of that which was on the ground before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading At the same time, we were scarcely able to collect enough wood for making a fire to melt the snow.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
elknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading At the same time, we were scarcely able to collect enough wood for making a fire to melt the snow.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading A little later our situation was rendered still more alarming by a fresh fall of snow, which added nearly two feet to the depth of that which was on the ground before.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A little later our situation was rendered still more alarming by a fresh fall of snow, which added nearly two feet to the depth of that which was on the ground before.
start firing a weapon
From this reading At the same time, we were scarcely able to collect enough wood for making a fire to melt the snow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A little later our situation was rendered still more alarming by a fresh fall of snow, which added nearly two feet to the depth of that which was on the ground before.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A little later our situation was rendered still more alarming by a fresh fall of snow, which added nearly two feet to the depth of that which was on the ground before.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A little later our situation was rendered still more alarming by a fresh fall of snow, which added nearly two feet to the depth of that which was on the ground before.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little later our situation was rendered still more alarming by a fresh fall of snow, which added nearly two feet to the depth of that which was on the ground before.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading At the same time, we were scarcely able to collect enough wood for making a fire to melt the snow.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
meltverbUS /melt/
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
From this reading At the same time, we were scarcely able to collect enough wood for making a fire to melt the snow.
the force of workers available
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A little later our situation was rendered still more alarming by a fresh fall of snow, which added nearly two feet to the depth of that which was on the ground before.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A little later our situation was rendered still more alarming by a fresh fall of snow, which added nearly two feet to the depth of that which was on the ground before.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading A little later our situation was rendered still more alarming by a fresh fall of snow, which added nearly two feet to the depth of that which was on the ground before.
retardedadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɑːrdɪd/
relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time, we were scarcely able to collect enough wood for making a fire to melt the snow.
only a very short time before
From this reading At the same time, we were scarcely able to collect enough wood for making a fire to melt the snow.
try to get or reach
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A little later our situation was rendered still more alarming by a fresh fall of snow, which added nearly two feet to the depth of that which was on the ground before.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
starvedadjectiveUS /stɑːrvd/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
not in physical motion
From this reading A little later our situation was rendered still more alarming by a fresh fall of snow, which added nearly two feet to the depth of that which was on the ground before.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time, we were scarcely able to collect enough wood for making a fire to melt the snow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At the same time, we were scarcely able to collect enough wood for making a fire to melt the snow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading However, I kept up their courage by telling them that I should certainly kill red deer and elk, of which the tracks were visible along the banks of the river, and on the sides of the hills.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading For the next two days the depth of the snow, and the violence of the winds, so greatly retarded our journey that my men began to fear being starved.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading At the same time, we were scarcely able to collect enough wood for making a fire to melt the snow.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But to do this was not easy, as the animals kept within the shelter of the woods, and the snow was too deep to let me seek them there.
