Chapter XI · Chapter 11

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

plural of “ate” — goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "H'I doubt if they understant that much," mumbled the engineer between chattering teeth.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "If they submerge," suggested Dave, "we'll have a slim chance."

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

From this reading "H'I doubt if they understant that much," mumbled the engineer between chattering teeth.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "H'I doubt if they understant that much," mumbled the engineer between chattering teeth.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

an old word for “before”

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

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From this reading "H'I doubt if they understant that much," mumbled the engineer between chattering teeth.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "If they submerge," suggested Dave, "we'll have a slim chance."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

with hope; in a hopeful manner

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If they submerge," suggested Dave, "we'll have a slim chance."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "H'I doubt if they understant that much," mumbled the engineer between chattering teeth.

past form of “mumble” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "H'I doubt if they understant that much," mumbled the engineer between chattering teeth.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

on one occasion

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

by chance

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading "If they submerge," suggested Dave, "we'll have a slim chance."

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

sink below the surface; go under or as if under water

From this reading "If they submerge," suggested Dave, "we'll have a slim chance."

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "If they submerge," suggested Dave, "we'll have a slim chance."

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading "H'I doubt if they understant that much," mumbled the engineer between chattering teeth.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "If they submerge," suggested Dave, "we'll have a slim chance."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "H'I doubt if they understant that much," mumbled the engineer between chattering teeth.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

in or at the place that

From this reading "H'anyway, right 'ere's where h'I stick, h'and once th' bloomin' 'eathen show a 'ead above the 'atchway, h'I 'ates t' think what'll 'appen to 'im."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A BATTLE BENEATH THE ARCTIC MOON "THE TREASURE CITY" "We'll stick 'ere behint th' connin'-tower," the engineer explained to Dave, as the submarine, turning, put off up the dark channel which separated the solid shore-ice from the great drift of ice-floe that lay beyond.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Perhaps the channel will close in and drive them ashore," suggested Dave hopefully, as he drew his mackinaw more closely about him and crouched nearer to the conning-tower, that he might avoid the cutting air and icy spray which reached him from the prow of the submarine.