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From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A gallon will last three men for about ten days, and we could get more food at Hut Point if we required it.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
Armytage
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From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A gallon will last three men for about ten days, and we could get more food at Hut Point if we required it.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
Bertram
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From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
an occurrence of something
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A gallon will last three men for about ten days, and we could get more food at Hut Point if we required it.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A gallon will last three men for about ten days, and we could get more food at Hut Point if we required it.
recognizable; marked
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
the act of discovering something
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
having the place or position changed
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
to an extreme degree
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading A gallon will last three men for about ten days, and we could get more food at Hut Point if we required it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
gallonnounUS /ˈɡælən/
United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
From this reading A gallon will last three men for about ten days, and we could get more food at Hut Point if we required it.
gallonsnounUS /ˈɡælənz/
plural of “gallon” — United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
gearnounUS /ɡɪr/
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A gallon will last three men for about ten days, and we could get more food at Hut Point if we required it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
temporary military shelter
From this reading A gallon will last three men for about ten days, and we could get more food at Hut Point if we required it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A gallon will last three men for about ten days, and we could get more food at Hut Point if we required it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
JOURNEYSnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
immediately past
From this reading A gallon will last three men for about ten days, and we could get more food at Hut Point if we required it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
for more time
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
MagneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
the force of workers available
From this reading A gallon will last three men for about ten days, and we could get more food at Hut Point if we required it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A gallon will last three men for about ten days, and we could get more food at Hut Point if we required it.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
one's
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From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
one-manadjectiveUS /ˈwʌnˈmæn/
designed for or restricted to a single person
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
petroleumnounUS /pəˈtroʊliəm/
a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A gallon will last three men for about ten days, and we could get more food at Hut Point if we required it.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
PRELIMINARYadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
established beyond doubt
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A gallon will last three men for about ten days, and we could get more food at Hut Point if we required it.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
the state of being asleep
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
carry out
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A gallon will last three men for about ten days, and we could get more food at Hut Point if we required it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
in the direction of
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
precisely as stated
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading We took three one-man sleeping bags, for although the larger bags are certainly warmer one's rest in them is very likely to be disturbed by the movements of a companion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were equipped for a fortnight with provisions and camp gear, packed on one sledge, and had three gallons of petroleum in case we decided to stay out longer.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
which person or people
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A gallon will last three men for about ten days, and we could get more food at Hut Point if we required it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Accordingly I started on this preliminary journey on August 12, taking with me Professor David, who was to lead the Northern Party towards the South Magnetic Pole, and Bertram Armytage who was to take charge of the party that was to journey into the mountains of the west later in the year.
but in spite of that
From this reading PRELIMINARY JOURNEYS The sun had not yet returned and the temperature was exceedingly low, but the _Discovery_ expedition had proved that it is quite possible to travel under these conditions.
