Chapter IX

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

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

plural of “almond” — small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

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

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

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

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

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

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

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

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

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

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

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

From this reading Needless to say Brocklehurst's joy was not as heartfelt as the Professor's.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

a composite rock made up of particles of varying size

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

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

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

plural of “energy” — (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 In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

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

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

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

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

sincerely earnest

From this reading Needless to say Brocklehurst's joy was not as heartfelt as the Professor's.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

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

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading Needless to say Brocklehurst's joy was not as heartfelt as the Professor's.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Needless to say Brocklehurst's joy was not as heartfelt as the Professor's.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

and nothing more

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

past form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

select carefully from a group

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Needless to say Brocklehurst's joy was not as heartfelt as the Professor's.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

return to an original state

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

delivered from danger

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

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

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

express in words

From this reading Needless to say Brocklehurst's joy was not as heartfelt as the Professor's.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

having the sticky properties of an adhesive

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

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

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

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

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Having rescued it he carried it up to the hut to be sure of its safety, and was greeted with joy by the Professor, who recognised in the load some of his scientific instruments which were playing the part of the cuckoo in an old chocolate box.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

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

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

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

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

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

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

which person or people

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading WINTER QUARTERS AT CAPE ROYDS OUTSIDE The next few days were spent in using pick, shovel and iron crowbars on the envelope of ice that covered our cases, corners of which only peeped from the mass.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In this strenuous labour, however, there was some humour, for Brocklehurst, who took great interest in the recovery of the chocolate, spent his energies in rescuing one particular case which had been covered with ice.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The whole looked like a huge piece of the sweet known as almond rock, and it was as difficult to get our cases clear of the ice as it is to separate almonds from that sticky conglomerate without injury.