used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
in addition
From this reading The sledging-foods must also be such as do not require prolonged cooking, for the amount of fuel that can be carried is limited.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
a quantity of money
From this reading The sledging-foods must also be such as do not require prolonged cooking, for the amount of fuel that can be carried is limited.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
attributableadjectiveUS /əˈtrɪbjətəbəl/
capable of being attributed
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
for the reason that
From this reading It must even be possible to eat these foods without any cooking, because the fuel may be lost or exhausted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The sledging-foods must also be such as do not require prolonged cooking, for the amount of fuel that can be carried is limited.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading The sledging-foods must also be such as do not require prolonged cooking, for the amount of fuel that can be carried is limited.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
without deviation
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The sledging-foods must also be such as do not require prolonged cooking, for the amount of fuel that can be carried is limited.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
take in solid food
From this reading It must even be possible to eat these foods without any cooking, because the fuel may be lost or exhausted.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
divisible by two
From this reading It must even be possible to eat these foods without any cooking, because the fuel may be lost or exhausted.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading It must even be possible to eat these foods without any cooking, because the fuel may be lost or exhausted.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
farinaceousadjective
resembling starch
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
fattyadjectiveUS /ˈfæti/
containing or composed of fat
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
food-stuffs
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From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
foodsnounUS /fuːdz/
plural of “food” — any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading The sledging-foods must also be such as do not require prolonged cooking, for the amount of fuel that can be carried is limited.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
ice-bound
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From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sledging-foods must also be such as do not require prolonged cooking, for the amount of fuel that can be carried is limited.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must even be possible to eat these foods without any cooking, because the fuel may be lost or exhausted.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The sledging-foods must also be such as do not require prolonged cooking, for the amount of fuel that can be carried is limited.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It must even be possible to eat these foods without any cooking, because the fuel may be lost or exhausted.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It must even be possible to eat these foods without any cooking, because the fuel may be lost or exhausted.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sledging-foods must also be such as do not require prolonged cooking, for the amount of fuel that can be carried is limited.
nourishingadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
of or providing nourishment
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
on one occasion
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
and nothing more
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
polaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The sledging-foods must also be such as do not require prolonged cooking, for the amount of fuel that can be carried is limited.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
Scurvynoun
a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
sledging
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From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
sledging-foods
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From this reading The sledging-foods must also be such as do not require prolonged cooking, for the amount of fuel that can be carried is limited.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The sledging-foods must also be such as do not require prolonged cooking, for the amount of fuel that can be carried is limited.
SUPPLIESnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
temperaturesnounUS /ˈtemprətʃərz/
plural of “temperature” — the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It must even be possible to eat these foods without any cooking, because the fuel may be lost or exhausted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
the act of using
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the second place the food taken on the sledging expeditions must be as light as possible, always remembering that in very low temperatures the heat of the body can be maintained only by use of fatty and farinaceous foods in fairly large quantities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading I--SUPPLIES For a polar expedition the food must in the first place be wholesome and nourishing in the highest possible degree.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Scurvy--that dread disease--was once regarded as the inevitable result of a prolonged stay in ice-bound regions, but by selecting food-stuffs which had been prepared on scientific lines we entirely avoided any sickness attributable directly or indirectly to the foods we took with us.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It must even be possible to eat these foods without any cooking, because the fuel may be lost or exhausted.
