160
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From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
17
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From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
178
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From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
43
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From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
58
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From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
70
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From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
anew
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
in addition
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
AntarcticnounUS /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/
the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
From this reading The snow had now become hard and dry, like sago--the true Antarctic type, and numbers of Antarctic petrels circled round and round the ship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
assailsverbUS /əˈseɪlz/
third-person singular of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our position at noon (Jan.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
BarriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The snow had now become hard and dry, like sago--the true Antarctic type, and numbers of Antarctic petrels circled round and round the ship.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading The snow had now become hard and dry, like sago--the true Antarctic type, and numbers of Antarctic petrels circled round and round the ship.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The snow had now become hard and dry, like sago--the true Antarctic type, and numbers of Antarctic petrels circled round and round the ship.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The snow had now become hard and dry, like sago--the true Antarctic type, and numbers of Antarctic petrels circled round and round the ship.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
InletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Our position at noon (Jan.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The snow had now become hard and dry, like sago--the true Antarctic type, and numbers of Antarctic petrels circled round and round the ship.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
longitudenounUS /ˈlɑːndʒətuːd/
the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
most important element
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
meridiannounUS /mərˈɪdiən/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
the middle of the day
From this reading Our position at noon (Jan.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The snow had now become hard and dry, like sago--the true Antarctic type, and numbers of Antarctic petrels circled round and round the ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
one's
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From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our position at noon (Jan.
arrange in a container
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
permeateverbUS /ˈpɜːrmieɪt/
spread or diffuse through
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
petrelsnounUS /ˈpetrəlz/
plural of “petrel” — relatively small long-winged tube-nosed bird that flies far from land
From this reading The snow had now become hard and dry, like sago--the true Antarctic type, and numbers of Antarctic petrels circled round and round the ship.
polaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Our position at noon (Jan.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
revelling
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From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The snow had now become hard and dry, like sago--the true Antarctic type, and numbers of Antarctic petrels circled round and round the ship.
sagonounUS /ˈseɪɡoʊ/
powdery starch from certain sago palms; used in Asia as a food thickener and textile stiffener
From this reading The snow had now become hard and dry, like sago--the true Antarctic type, and numbers of Antarctic petrels circled round and round the ship.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
transport commercially
From this reading The snow had now become hard and dry, like sago--the true Antarctic type, and numbers of Antarctic petrels circled round and round the ship.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The snow had now become hard and dry, like sago--the true Antarctic type, and numbers of Antarctic petrels circled round and round the ship.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The snow had now become hard and dry, like sago--the true Antarctic type, and numbers of Antarctic petrels circled round and round the ship.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The snow had now become hard and dry, like sago--the true Antarctic type, and numbers of Antarctic petrels circled round and round the ship.
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE ATTEMPT TO REACH KING EDWARD VII LAND We were now in the Ross Sea, and evidently had avoided the main pack.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
westerlyadverbUS /ˈwestərli/
toward the west
From this reading 17) was 70° 43′ South latitude, and 178° 58′ East longitude, and we were steering a little more westerly so as to strike the Barrier well to the east of Barrier Inlet, and also to avoid the heavy pack that previous expeditions had encountered to the east of meridian 160° West.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We were now revelling in the indescribable freshness of the Antarctic that seems to permeate one's being, and which must be responsible for that longing to go again which assails each returned explorer from polar regions.
