Chapter V · Through the “Great Night” on the Shores of the Central Polar Sea

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From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

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From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

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

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

the state of being absent

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

having companions or an escort

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading With decks uncovered and only the houses banked in with snow, at a little distance in the dim light the ship’s general appearance was much as when afloat.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

(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 Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading Having no topmasts to house, the ship’s slender masts and light but effective rigging rose aloft just as they did in the summer time.

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

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading With decks uncovered and only the houses banked in with snow, at a little distance in the dim light the ship’s general appearance was much as when afloat.

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

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

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

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With decks uncovered and only the houses banked in with snow, at a little distance in the dim light the ship’s general appearance was much as when afloat.

relating to or located in the atmosphere

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

past form of “bank” — tip laterally

From this reading With decks uncovered and only the houses banked in with snow, at a little distance in the dim light the ship’s general appearance was much as when afloat.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Having no topmasts to house, the ship’s slender masts and light but effective rigging rose aloft just as they did in the summer time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

be composed of

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

the specified day of the month

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading With decks uncovered and only the houses banked in with snow, at a little distance in the dim light the ship’s general appearance was much as when afloat.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Having no topmasts to house, the ship’s slender masts and light but effective rigging rose aloft just as they did in the summer time.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading With decks uncovered and only the houses banked in with snow, at a little distance in the dim light the ship’s general appearance was much as when afloat.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading With decks uncovered and only the houses banked in with snow, at a little distance in the dim light the ship’s general appearance was much as when afloat.

of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading Having no topmasts to house, the ship’s slender masts and light but effective rigging rose aloft just as they did in the summer time.

one or the other of two

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

the organ of sight

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading With decks uncovered and only the houses banked in with snow, at a little distance in the dim light the ship’s general appearance was much as when afloat.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having no topmasts to house, the ship’s slender masts and light but effective rigging rose aloft just as they did in the summer time.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Having no topmasts to house, the ship’s slender masts and light but effective rigging rose aloft just as they did in the summer time.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading With decks uncovered and only the houses banked in with snow, at a little distance in the dim light the ship’s general appearance was much as when afloat.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

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From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

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

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

and nothing more

From this reading Having no topmasts to house, the ship’s slender masts and light but effective rigging rose aloft just as they did in the summer time.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

immediately past

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading With decks uncovered and only the houses banked in with snow, at a little distance in the dim light the ship’s general appearance was much as when afloat.

most important element

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

march in a procession

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

plural of “mast” — a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading Having no topmasts to house, the ship’s slender masts and light but effective rigging rose aloft just as they did in the summer time.

plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading With decks uncovered and only the houses banked in with snow, at a little distance in the dim light the ship’s general appearance was much as when afloat.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

not any; not one

From this reading Having no topmasts to house, the ship’s slender masts and light but effective rigging rose aloft just as they did in the summer time.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

and nothing more

From this reading With decks uncovered and only the houses banked in with snow, at a little distance in the dim light the ship’s general appearance was much as when afloat.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

almost; nearly

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

From this reading Having no topmasts to house, the ship’s slender masts and light but effective rigging rose aloft just as they did in the summer time.

32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Having no topmasts to house, the ship’s slender masts and light but effective rigging rose aloft just as they did in the summer time.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Having no topmasts to house, the ship’s slender masts and light but effective rigging rose aloft just as they did in the summer time.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading Having no topmasts to house, the ship’s slender masts and light but effective rigging rose aloft just as they did in the summer time.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading With decks uncovered and only the houses banked in with snow, at a little distance in the dim light the ship’s general appearance was much as when afloat.

the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Having no topmasts to house, the ship’s slender masts and light but effective rigging rose aloft just as they did in the summer time.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

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

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

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

From this reading Having no topmasts to house, the ship’s slender masts and light but effective rigging rose aloft just as they did in the summer time.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

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

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

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From this reading Having no topmasts to house, the ship’s slender masts and light but effective rigging rose aloft just as they did in the summer time.

not covered with clothing

From this reading With decks uncovered and only the houses banked in with snow, at a little distance in the dim light the ship’s general appearance was much as when afloat.

up to a particular time

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

precisely as stated

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

at the time that

From this reading With decks uncovered and only the houses banked in with snow, at a little distance in the dim light the ship’s general appearance was much as when afloat.

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

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Through all its vicissitudes and against continued stress of wind and ice, the _Roosevelt_ clung to her moorings against the ice-foot, presenting a marked contrast to the usual pictures of Arctic ships in winter quarters.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading One very distinctive, very salient feature, was the galley lamp, the “eye of the _Roosevelt_” as it was called, which night and day from early October, when the sun left us, until early March when it returned, shone through the galley window, lighting the main deck and piercing the darkness, the falling snow, the fog, for a considerable distance on either bow.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The winter, which for convenience I assume to comprise the time from November 1st to February 7th, the date of the return of the last of the field parties, was marked by practically the same ice and atmospheric conditions as the fall, accompanied of course by a greater degree of cold and almost entire absence of light.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With decks uncovered and only the houses banked in with snow, at a little distance in the dim light the ship’s general appearance was much as when afloat.