used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
adjunctnounUS /ˈædʒʌŋkt/
something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
(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 All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
AntarcticnounUS /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/
the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
From this reading There were bergs everywhere, by the hundred, wonderfully varied in size and shape, but all speaking of the Antarctic continent that had mothered them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
bergsnounUS /bɜːrɡz/
plural of “berg” — a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading There were bergs everywhere, by the hundred, wonderfully varied in size and shape, but all speaking of the Antarctic continent that had mothered them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were bergs everywhere, by the hundred, wonderfully varied in size and shape, but all speaking of the Antarctic continent that had mothered them.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading There were bergs everywhere, by the hundred, wonderfully varied in size and shape, but all speaking of the Antarctic continent that had mothered them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
crawlverbUS /krɔːl/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
an opposing military force
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
to or in any or all places
From this reading There were bergs everywhere, by the hundred, wonderfully varied in size and shape, but all speaking of the Antarctic continent that had mothered them.
the organ of sight
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading You feel that life isn’t worth living unless you’re fighting!
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading You feel that life isn’t worth living unless you’re fighting!
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were bergs everywhere, by the hundred, wonderfully varied in size and shape, but all speaking of the Antarctic continent that had mothered them.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
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From this reading There were bergs everywhere, by the hundred, wonderfully varied in size and shape, but all speaking of the Antarctic continent that had mothered them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
ice-fighting
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From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
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From this reading You feel that life isn’t worth living unless you’re fighting!
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading You feel that life isn’t worth living unless you’re fighting!
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading You feel that life isn’t worth living unless you’re fighting!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
and nothing more
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
become covered with mist
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
mothered
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From this reading There were bergs everywhere, by the hundred, wonderfully varied in size and shape, but all speaking of the Antarctic continent that had mothered them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading There were bergs everywhere, by the hundred, wonderfully varied in size and shape, but all speaking of the Antarctic continent that had mothered them.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading There were bergs everywhere, by the hundred, wonderfully varied in size and shape, but all speaking of the Antarctic continent that had mothered them.
sloggedverbUS /slɑːɡd/
inflected form of “slog” — work doggedly or persistently
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading There were bergs everywhere, by the hundred, wonderfully varied in size and shape, but all speaking of the Antarctic continent that had mothered them.
move hurridly
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You feel that life isn’t worth living unless you’re fighting!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were bergs everywhere, by the hundred, wonderfully varied in size and shape, but all speaking of the Antarctic continent that had mothered them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were bergs everywhere, by the hundred, wonderfully varied in size and shape, but all speaking of the Antarctic continent that had mothered them.
thickeningadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkənɪŋ/
accumulating and becoming more intense
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
except if; if not
From this reading You feel that life isn’t worth living unless you’re fighting!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
being of use or service
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading There were bergs everywhere, by the hundred, wonderfully varied in size and shape, but all speaking of the Antarctic continent that had mothered them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But in ice-fighting caution is a useful adjunct, and so, with the mist thickening and much ice about, speed was eased to a mere crawl, and with keen eyes on the look out we slogged placidly along.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were bergs everywhere, by the hundred, wonderfully varied in size and shape, but all speaking of the Antarctic continent that had mothered them.
in or at the place that
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The desire to conquer must always remain a dominant instinct in men’s souls, whether the object of conquest be human or merely geographical.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All Ice Where Eye Could See Every one of us was, I think, eager to join issue with the frozen enemy.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading There were bergs everywhere, by the hundred, wonderfully varied in size and shape, but all speaking of the Antarctic continent that had mothered them.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading You feel that life isn’t worth living unless you’re fighting!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You feel that life isn’t worth living unless you’re fighting!
you're
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From this reading You feel that life isn’t worth living unless you’re fighting!
