Chapter VI

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

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The time for action had come and I heard Battell give the order to cut the cables.

anew

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading I WAS startled from my slumbers by the alarm and sprang to my feet.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

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

From this reading I WAS startled from my slumbers by the alarm and sprang to my feet.

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

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

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

From this reading The time for action had come and I heard Battell give the order to cut the cables.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

terminate

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I WAS startled from my slumbers by the alarm and sprang to my feet.

plural of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad

From this reading The time for action had come and I heard Battell give the order to cut the cables.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The time for action had come and I heard Battell give the order to cut the cables.

plural of “constellation” — an arrangement of parts or elements

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

fall or come down violently

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

traveling across

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The time for action had come and I heard Battell give the order to cut the cables.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

the act of discovering something

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading I WAS startled from my slumbers by the alarm and sprang to my feet.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I WAS startled from my slumbers by the alarm and sprang to my feet.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The time for action had come and I heard Battell give the order to cut the cables.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

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

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The time for action had come and I heard Battell give the order to cut the cables.

a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

be the source of pain

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

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

From this reading I WAS startled from my slumbers by the alarm and sprang to my feet.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

held up in the air

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

a particular point in time

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I WAS startled from my slumbers by the alarm and sprang to my feet.

not any; not one

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

third-person singular of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

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

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The time for action had come and I heard Battell give the order to cut the cables.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

the act of departing politely

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

any competition

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

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

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

the work of a sailor

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

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

From this reading I WAS startled from my slumbers by the alarm and sprang to my feet.

in the near future

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading I WAS startled from my slumbers by the alarm and sprang to my feet.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading I WAS startled from my slumbers by the alarm and sprang to my feet.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

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From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

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

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time for action had come and I heard Battell give the order to cut the cables.

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

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

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

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

the topmost one of two

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

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

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

a message informing of danger

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

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

From this reading I WAS startled from my slumbers by the alarm and sprang to my feet.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

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

From this reading The strong breeze that had been blowing from the southwest had increased to a gale and the hissing of the steam revealed the fact that sufficient warning had been given to enable the engineer to be ready to start the machinery as soon as the parting of the ice gave us an opening through which we could move.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As I hastened on deck, the two great ice mountains between which we lay were lifted by the waves, and a moment later parted, and a shower of ice fragments from the sundered roof fell upon the upper deck with an awful crash; but thanks to the wise precautions that had been taken, no one was hurt, and the injuries to the vessel were but slight.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading THE BREAK--A RACE FOR LIFE--THE ISLAND--STRANGE TOWER--A SAFE HARBOR--CROSSING THE OPEN POLAR SEA--STRANGE PHENOMENA--SAILING SOUTH--HORIZON OBSCURES FAMILIAR CONSTELLATIONS--RETURN TO THE TOWER--NO EXPLANATION--OFF FOR THE POLE AGAIN--A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.