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From this reading The pack here is very regular; the floes about 2 1/2 feet thick and very solid.
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From this reading The pack here is very regular; the floes about 2 1/2 feet thick and very solid.
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From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The pack here is very regular; the floes about 2 1/2 feet thick and very solid.
the state of being absent
From this reading This ice looks as though it must have come from the Ross Sea, and yet one is puzzled to account for the absence of pressure.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading This ice looks as though it must have come from the Ross Sea, and yet one is puzzled to account for the absence of pressure.
at or in the front
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are pressed closely together, but being irregular in shape, open spaces frequently occur, generally triangular in shape.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They are pressed closely together, but being irregular in shape, open spaces frequently occur, generally triangular in shape.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They are pressed closely together, but being irregular in shape, open spaces frequently occur, generally triangular in shape.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading They are pressed closely together, but being irregular in shape, open spaces frequently occur, generally triangular in shape.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This ice looks as though it must have come from the Ross Sea, and yet one is puzzled to account for the absence of pressure.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The pack here is very regular; the floes about 2 1/2 feet thick and very solid.
floes
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From this reading The pack here is very regular; the floes about 2 1/2 feet thick and very solid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This ice looks as though it must have come from the Ross Sea, and yet one is puzzled to account for the absence of pressure.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They are pressed closely together, but being irregular in shape, open spaces frequently occur, generally triangular in shape.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This ice looks as though it must have come from the Ross Sea, and yet one is puzzled to account for the absence of pressure.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
usually; as a rule
From this reading They are pressed closely together, but being irregular in shape, open spaces frequently occur, generally triangular in shape.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This ice looks as though it must have come from the Ross Sea, and yet one is puzzled to account for the absence of pressure.
for this reason
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The pack here is very regular; the floes about 2 1/2 feet thick and very solid.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading They are pressed closely together, but being irregular in shape, open spaces frequently occur, generally triangular in shape.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pack here is very regular; the floes about 2 1/2 feet thick and very solid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
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From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This ice looks as though it must have come from the Ross Sea, and yet one is puzzled to account for the absence of pressure.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading They are pressed closely together, but being irregular in shape, open spaces frequently occur, generally triangular in shape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This ice looks as though it must have come from the Ross Sea, and yet one is puzzled to account for the absence of pressure.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They are pressed closely together, but being irregular in shape, open spaces frequently occur, generally triangular in shape.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
arrange in a container
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
compacted by ironing
From this reading They are pressed closely together, but being irregular in shape, open spaces frequently occur, generally triangular in shape.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading This ice looks as though it must have come from the Ross Sea, and yet one is puzzled to account for the absence of pressure.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading This ice looks as though it must have come from the Ross Sea, and yet one is puzzled to account for the absence of pressure.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The pack here is very regular; the floes about 2 1/2 feet thick and very solid.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading They are pressed closely together, but being irregular in shape, open spaces frequently occur, generally triangular in shape.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading The pack here is very regular; the floes about 2 1/2 feet thick and very solid.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading They are pressed closely together, but being irregular in shape, open spaces frequently occur, generally triangular in shape.
the season of growth
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are pressed closely together, but being irregular in shape, open spaces frequently occur, generally triangular in shape.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The pack here is very regular; the floes about 2 1/2 feet thick and very solid.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This ice looks as though it must have come from the Ross Sea, and yet one is puzzled to account for the absence of pressure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They are pressed closely together, but being irregular in shape, open spaces frequently occur, generally triangular in shape.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
triangularadjectiveUS /traɪˈæŋɡjələr/
having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
From this reading They are pressed closely together, but being irregular in shape, open spaces frequently occur, generally triangular in shape.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading In the Pack _Sunday, December_ ll.--The ice grew closer during the night, and at 6 it seemed hopeless to try and get ahead.
precisely as stated
From this reading The pack here is very regular; the floes about 2 1/2 feet thick and very solid.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
at the time that
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It might be noted that such ice as this occupies much greater space than it originally did when it formed a complete sheet--hence if the Ross Sea were wholly frozen over in the spring, the total quantity of pack to the north of it when it breaks out must be immense.
but in spite of that
From this reading This ice looks as though it must have come from the Ross Sea, and yet one is puzzled to account for the absence of pressure.
