used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A severe winter would mean a difficult voyage, while a mild season would render the passage comparatively easy.
AdventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
a quantity of money
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The condition of the sea in the vicinity of North Cape and Spitzbergen was unknown until reported by the first vessel in.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading The condition of the sea in the vicinity of North Cape and Spitzbergen was unknown until reported by the first vessel in.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading A severe winter would mean a difficult voyage, while a mild season would render the passage comparatively easy.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The condition of the sea in the vicinity of North Cape and Spitzbergen was unknown until reported by the first vessel in.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
the act of departing
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A severe winter would mean a difficult voyage, while a mild season would render the passage comparatively easy.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading A severe winter would mean a difficult voyage, while a mild season would render the passage comparatively easy.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading We had sailed, therefore, fully provided with supplies for the limit of the time required to make the journey.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The condition of the sea in the vicinity of North Cape and Spitzbergen was unknown until reported by the first vessel in.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading We had sailed, therefore, fully provided with supplies for the limit of the time required to make the journey.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading We had sailed, therefore, fully provided with supplies for the limit of the time required to make the journey.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
engage in
From this reading We had sailed, therefore, fully provided with supplies for the limit of the time required to make the journey.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A severe winter would mean a difficult voyage, while a mild season would render the passage comparatively easy.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading A severe winter would mean a difficult voyage, while a mild season would render the passage comparatively easy.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
MININGnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
Munroe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading A severe winter would mean a difficult voyage, while a mild season would render the passage comparatively easy.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading We had sailed, therefore, fully provided with supplies for the limit of the time required to make the journey.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading A severe winter would mean a difficult voyage, while a mild season would render the passage comparatively easy.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The condition of the sea in the vicinity of North Cape and Spitzbergen was unknown until reported by the first vessel in.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading We had sailed, therefore, fully provided with supplies for the limit of the time required to make the journey.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading We had sailed, therefore, fully provided with supplies for the limit of the time required to make the journey.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The condition of the sea in the vicinity of North Cape and Spitzbergen was unknown until reported by the first vessel in.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading A severe winter would mean a difficult voyage, while a mild season would render the passage comparatively easy.
Spitzbergennoun
islands in the Svalbard archipelago to the east of northern Greenland; belonging to Norway
From this reading The condition of the sea in the vicinity of North Cape and Spitzbergen was unknown until reported by the first vessel in.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading We had sailed, therefore, fully provided with supplies for the limit of the time required to make the journey.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading We had sailed, therefore, fully provided with supplies for the limit of the time required to make the journey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We had sailed, therefore, fully provided with supplies for the limit of the time required to make the journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
Tromso
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
uncertaintiesnounUS /ənˈsɜːrtəntiz/
plural of “uncertainty” — being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
not known
From this reading The condition of the sea in the vicinity of North Cape and Spitzbergen was unknown until reported by the first vessel in.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The condition of the sea in the vicinity of North Cape and Spitzbergen was unknown until reported by the first vessel in.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The condition of the sea in the vicinity of North Cape and Spitzbergen was unknown until reported by the first vessel in.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The condition of the sea in the vicinity of North Cape and Spitzbergen was unknown until reported by the first vessel in.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading A severe winter would mean a difficult voyage, while a mild season would render the passage comparatively easy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had sailed, therefore, fully provided with supplies for the limit of the time required to make the journey.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
in or at the place that
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A severe winter would mean a difficult voyage, while a mild season would render the passage comparatively easy.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A severe winter would mean a difficult voyage, while a mild season would render the passage comparatively easy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We had sailed, therefore, fully provided with supplies for the limit of the time required to make the journey.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A severe winter would mean a difficult voyage, while a mild season would render the passage comparatively easy.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading MINING UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN THE steamer _Munroe_ was the first boat this year to penetrate the frozen north, and her departure was looked upon as an event of great importance, for an early season trip was one full of uncertainties.
a late time of life
From this reading The trip from Tromso to Advent Bay, where the company's mines are located, had varied in length, in past years, from three days to five weeks, depending on the amount of ice surrounding the island of West Spitzbergen.
