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From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour or so later, this developed into a heavy squeeze which started more of our bulwark planking, and listed us sharply to port.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
any thing at all
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
bulwarknounUS /ˈbʊlwərk/
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading An hour or so later, this developed into a heavy squeeze which started more of our bulwark planking, and listed us sharply to port.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
make calm or still
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading An hour or so later, this developed into a heavy squeeze which started more of our bulwark planking, and listed us sharply to port.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
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 During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
the act of departing
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading An hour or so later, this developed into a heavy squeeze which started more of our bulwark planking, and listed us sharply to port.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour or so later, this developed into a heavy squeeze which started more of our bulwark planking, and listed us sharply to port.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading An hour or so later, this developed into a heavy squeeze which started more of our bulwark planking, and listed us sharply to port.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour or so later, this developed into a heavy squeeze which started more of our bulwark planking, and listed us sharply to port.
listedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstəd/
on a list
From this reading An hour or so later, this developed into a heavy squeeze which started more of our bulwark planking, and listed us sharply to port.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading What next?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
nippingadjectiveUS /ˈnɪpɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
numbedverbUS /nʌmd/
past form of “numb” — make numb or insensitive
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
on one occasion
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An hour or so later, this developed into a heavy squeeze which started more of our bulwark planking, and listed us sharply to port.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
arrange in a container
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
plankingnounUS /ˈplæŋkɪŋ/
planks collectively; a quantity of planks
From this reading An hour or so later, this developed into a heavy squeeze which started more of our bulwark planking, and listed us sharply to port.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
compacted by ironing
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading An hour or so later, this developed into a heavy squeeze which started more of our bulwark planking, and listed us sharply to port.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
squeezeverbUS /skwiːz/
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading An hour or so later, this developed into a heavy squeeze which started more of our bulwark planking, and listed us sharply to port.
be standing; be upright
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading An hour or so later, this developed into a heavy squeeze which started more of our bulwark planking, and listed us sharply to port.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An hour or so later, this developed into a heavy squeeze which started more of our bulwark planking, and listed us sharply to port.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
underestimatedverbUS /ˈʌndərˈestəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “underestimate” — assign too low a value to
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At six a.m., as a preliminary, drifting ice pressed us against the edge of the pack and piled high up against our side, nipping our port bow.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the night after our going afloat nothing happened as we drifted, but by early morning of the next day, November 25, we were once more in action, fighting the pack for our existence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What next?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An hour or so later, this developed into a heavy squeeze which started more of our bulwark planking, and listed us sharply to port.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had thought that our experiences so far had sufficiently numbed my nerves to enable me to stand anything further with comparative calm, but I had underestimated the ice pack.
