used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having brought his charge to a standstill, Leslie looked out from the forward observation scuttle.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
ADVENTUROUSadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
brakesnounUS /breɪks/
a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Having brought his charge to a standstill, Leslie looked out from the forward observation scuttle.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Having brought his charge to a standstill, Leslie looked out from the forward observation scuttle.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
condensationnounUS /ˌkɑːndənˈseɪʃən/
(psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Having brought his charge to a standstill, Leslie looked out from the forward observation scuttle.
freezingnounUS /ˈfriːzɪŋ/
the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
only a very short time before
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having brought his charge to a standstill, Leslie looked out from the forward observation scuttle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having brought his charge to a standstill, Leslie looked out from the forward observation scuttle.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
Leslie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Having brought his charge to a standstill, Leslie looked out from the forward observation scuttle.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
not any; not one
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Having brought his charge to a standstill, Leslie looked out from the forward observation scuttle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having brought his charge to a standstill, Leslie looked out from the forward observation scuttle.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
with little or no delay
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
Ranworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
saw-edged
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From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
scuttleverbUS /ˈskʌtəl/
to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading Having brought his charge to a standstill, Leslie looked out from the forward observation scuttle.
signalledverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəld/
inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
move hurridly
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading Having brought his charge to a standstill, Leslie looked out from the forward observation scuttle.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
supplementaryadjectiveUS /ˌsʌpləˈmentəri/
functioning in a supporting capacity
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
carry out
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In fact, Leslie had hardly begun to increase the speed of the motors before Ranworth signalled for them to be switched off.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
traverseverbUS /ˈtrævərs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY IT did not take the sleigh more than five minutes from the time of starting to traverse the belt of comparatively smooth ice.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the temperature of the open air was twenty-five degrees below freezing point, and that of the interior of the cabin of the sleigh was hovering around sixty, there were no signs of moisture upon the glass, which had been specially treated to prevent the inconvenience of condensation.
at the time that
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Leslie promptly obeyed, while Guy, acting upon previous instructions, applied the brakes, two saw-edged supplementary runners, which when in action transferred the weight of the sleigh from the smooth steel ones.
