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From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The ice was shrouded in the shadowless light peculiar to these conditions, making it almost impossible to see Henson’s trail.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I found that our camp floe was an island; a broad lane of young ice separating it from the other ice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I found that our camp floe was an island; a broad lane of young ice separating it from the other ice.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading I found that our camp floe was an island; a broad lane of young ice separating it from the other ice.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The ice was shrouded in the shadowless light peculiar to these conditions, making it almost impossible to see Henson’s trail.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
floenounUS /floʊ/
a flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea
From this reading I found that our camp floe was an island; a broad lane of young ice separating it from the other ice.
set up or found
From this reading I found that our camp floe was an island; a broad lane of young ice separating it from the other ice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
Henson's
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From this reading The ice was shrouded in the shadowless light peculiar to these conditions, making it almost impossible to see Henson’s trail.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I found that our camp floe was an island; a broad lane of young ice separating it from the other ice.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The ice was shrouded in the shadowless light peculiar to these conditions, making it almost impossible to see Henson’s trail.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The ice was shrouded in the shadowless light peculiar to these conditions, making it almost impossible to see Henson’s trail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ice was shrouded in the shadowless light peculiar to these conditions, making it almost impossible to see Henson’s trail.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading There was no season’s ice and recent pressure ridges were infrequent.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading I found that our camp floe was an island; a broad lane of young ice separating it from the other ice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
a narrow way or road
From this reading I found that our camp floe was an island; a broad lane of young ice separating it from the other ice.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The ice was shrouded in the shadowless light peculiar to these conditions, making it almost impossible to see Henson’s trail.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The ice was shrouded in the shadowless light peculiar to these conditions, making it almost impossible to see Henson’s trail.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no season’s ice and recent pressure ridges were infrequent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I found that our camp floe was an island; a broad lane of young ice separating it from the other ice.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I found that our camp floe was an island; a broad lane of young ice separating it from the other ice.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The ice was shrouded in the shadowless light peculiar to these conditions, making it almost impossible to see Henson’s trail.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading There was no season’s ice and recent pressure ridges were infrequent.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading There was no season’s ice and recent pressure ridges were infrequent.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
season'snounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
possessive form of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading There was no season’s ice and recent pressure ridges were infrequent.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The ice was shrouded in the shadowless light peculiar to these conditions, making it almost impossible to see Henson’s trail.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading I found that our camp floe was an island; a broad lane of young ice separating it from the other ice.
shadowless
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ice was shrouded in the shadowless light peculiar to these conditions, making it almost impossible to see Henson’s trail.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading The ice was shrouded in the shadowless light peculiar to these conditions, making it almost impossible to see Henson’s trail.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
softeradjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
to a small degree or extent
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I found that our camp floe was an island; a broad lane of young ice separating it from the other ice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no season’s ice and recent pressure ridges were infrequent.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The ice was shrouded in the shadowless light peculiar to these conditions, making it almost impossible to see Henson’s trail.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The ice was shrouded in the shadowless light peculiar to these conditions, making it almost impossible to see Henson’s trail.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After passing two or three more narrow lanes of young ice, we got beyond the most pronounced traces of the recent disturbance, and travelled over heavy old ice, with snow somewhat deeper and softer than south of the “Big Lead.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was no season’s ice and recent pressure ridges were infrequent.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
at the time that
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The night of April 2d was fine until early morning when it clouded up, and when we got under way it was dark and threatening, with a biting wind right from the direction of the Pole, swinging later to the west.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I found that our camp floe was an island; a broad lane of young ice separating it from the other ice.
