used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
(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 It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rifles and knives were securely fastened.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
confined by bonds
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
unvarying in nature
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
cumbersomeadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmbərsəm/
difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
From this reading The cumbersome loads were quickly pitched from three sledges.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
having the place or position changed
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
increase twofold
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Rifles and knives were securely fastened.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The cumbersome loads were quickly pitched from three sledges.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
hard-crusted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
hickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
irregularitiesnounUS /ˌɪreɡjəˈlerətiz/
plural of “irregularity” — behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Rifles and knives were securely fastened.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
loadsnounUS /loʊdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The cumbersome loads were quickly pitched from three sledges.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
the force of workers available
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading The cumbersome loads were quickly pitched from three sledges.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
with speed
From this reading The cumbersome loads were quickly pitched from three sledges.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
RiflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Rifles and knives were securely fastened.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
done under pressure
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading Rifles and knives were securely fastened.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
sledges
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cumbersome loads were quickly pitched from three sledges.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
somersaultsnounUS /ˈsʌmərsɔːlts/
plural of “somersault” — an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
spirallyadverb
with spirals
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The cumbersome loads were quickly pitched from three sledges.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The cumbersome loads were quickly pitched from three sledges.
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The cumbersome loads were quickly pitched from three sledges.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It disturbed the dogs not at all whether they were on rock or snow, or whether the sledge rested on runners or turned spirally; but it made considerable difference to us, and we lost much energy in the constant efforts to avoid somersaults.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dogs galloped at a pace which made the sledges bound like rubber balls over irregularities of rocks, slippery ice, and hard-crusted snow, and our hold tightened on the hickory in the effort to keep our places.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a few moments the long lashes snapped, and away we rushed, with two men on each of the sledges and with double teams of twenty dogs.
