aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading In the stillness of the early summer’s morning they could hear the wild shouts of greeting that arose from their shipmates.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading And you may easily guess that assistance was speedily on its way to the top of the valley.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the stillness of the early summer’s morning they could hear the wild shouts of greeting that arose from their shipmates.
dog-sledges
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
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 In the stillness of the early summer’s morning they could hear the wild shouts of greeting that arose from their shipmates.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading And you may easily guess that assistance was speedily on its way to the top of the valley.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the stillness of the early summer’s morning they could hear the wild shouts of greeting that arose from their shipmates.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading In the stillness of the early summer’s morning they could hear the wild shouts of greeting that arose from their shipmates.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading And you may easily guess that assistance was speedily on its way to the top of the valley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading In the stillness of the early summer’s morning they could hear the wild shouts of greeting that arose from their shipmates.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And you may easily guess that assistance was speedily on its way to the top of the valley.
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 They knew they were seen.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And you may easily guess that assistance was speedily on its way to the top of the valley.
the force of workers available
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the stillness of the early summer’s morning they could hear the wild shouts of greeting that arose from their shipmates.
obliteratedadjectiveUS /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪd/
reduced to nothingness
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading They rested there.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They knew they were seen.
shipmatesnounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪts/
plural of “shipmate” — an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading In the stillness of the early summer’s morning they could hear the wild shouts of greeting that arose from their shipmates.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading In the stillness of the early summer’s morning they could hear the wild shouts of greeting that arose from their shipmates.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading And you may easily guess that assistance was speedily on its way to the top of the valley.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading In the stillness of the early summer’s morning they could hear the wild shouts of greeting that arose from their shipmates.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In the stillness of the early summer’s morning they could hear the wild shouts of greeting that arose from their shipmates.
tablelandnoun
a relatively flat highland
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the stillness of the early summer’s morning they could hear the wild shouts of greeting that arose from their shipmates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the stillness of the early summer’s morning they could hear the wild shouts of greeting that arose from their shipmates.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They rested there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rested there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And you may easily guess that assistance was speedily on its way to the top of the valley.
the upper part of anything
From this reading And you may easily guess that assistance was speedily on its way to the top of the valley.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading And you may easily guess that assistance was speedily on its way to the top of the valley.
WalrusnounUS /ˈwɔːlrəs/
either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And you may easily guess that assistance was speedily on its way to the top of the valley.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And you may easily guess that assistance was speedily on its way to the top of the valley.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They knew they were seen.
at the time that
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In the stillness of the early summer’s morning they could hear the wild shouts of greeting that arose from their shipmates.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY” Six weeks after this, and when the captain of the _Walrus_ had given the explorers up for lost, after searching the snows in vain, for winter storms had obliterated every track, ten men with two dog-sledges suddenly appeared above Glen Bell on the ridge of the great tableland.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And you may easily guess that assistance was speedily on its way to the top of the valley.
