15th
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From this reading We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading The sleds were now halted, and preparations made to open communication with the strangers.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
dogsnounUS /dɑːɡz/
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
half-past
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From this reading We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading The sleds were now halted, and preparations made to open communication with the strangers.
igloos
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From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
Inuits
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
leftnounUS /left/
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 We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The sleds were now halted, and preparations made to open communication with the strangers.
manifestingverbUS /ˈmænəfestɪŋ/
-ing form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
milenounUS /maɪl/
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
NATIVEadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading NATIVE WITNESSES.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The sleds were now halted, and preparations made to open communication with the strangers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The sleds were now halted, and preparations made to open communication with the strangers.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The sleds were now halted, and preparations made to open communication with the strangers.
prickverbUS /prɪk/
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
sledsnounUS /sledz/
plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading The sleds were now halted, and preparations made to open communication with the strangers.
snownounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
stickingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The sleds were now halted, and preparations made to open communication with the strangers.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading We had not gone far when the dogs began to prick up their ears, and finally started off on a brisk run, barking and manifesting great excitement.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading We left camp at half-past seven in the morning of the 15th, a sharp wind blowing in our faces.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Inuits at once attributed this unwonted energy on the part of the dogs to the fact that there were people not far distant, and, sure enough, we soon saw several igloos about three-quarters of a mile ahead, with poles sticking in the snow around them--an evidence that they were inhabited.
WITNESSESnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading NATIVE WITNESSES.
