172½
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
anew
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
in addition
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
deem to be
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading We had now definitely located the South Pole on the highest plateau in the world, and our geological and meteorological work would be of the greatest use to science.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
an act that fails
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
FARTHESTadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
geologicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or based on geology
From this reading We had now definitely located the South Pole on the highest plateau in the world, and our geological and meteorological work would be of the greatest use to science.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
highest in quality
From this reading We had now definitely located the South Pole on the highest plateau in the world, and our geological and meteorological work would be of the greatest use to science.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading We had now definitely located the South Pole on the highest plateau in the world, and our geological and meteorological work would be of the greatest use to science.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We had now definitely located the South Pole on the highest plateau in the world, and our geological and meteorological work would be of the greatest use to science.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading We had now definitely located the South Pole on the highest plateau in the world, and our geological and meteorological work would be of the greatest use to science.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
meteorologicaladjectiveUS /ˌmiːtiɔːrəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions
From this reading We had now definitely located the South Pole on the highest plateau in the world, and our geological and meteorological work would be of the greatest use to science.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We had now definitely located the South Pole on the highest plateau in the world, and our geological and meteorological work would be of the greatest use to science.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading We had now definitely located the South Pole on the highest plateau in the world, and our geological and meteorological work would be of the greatest use to science.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading We had now definitely located the South Pole on the highest plateau in the world, and our geological and meteorological work would be of the greatest use to science.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
sensiblyadverbUS /ˈsensəbli/
with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
the act of using
From this reading We had now definitely located the South Pole on the highest plateau in the world, and our geological and meteorological work would be of the greatest use to science.
precisely as stated
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
which person or people
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Again we had to battle over very soft snow, and the cold wind seemed to go right through us, weakened as we were from want of food.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading We had now definitely located the South Pole on the highest plateau in the world, and our geological and meteorological work would be of the greatest use to science.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I felt indeed that if we went on too far it would be impossible to get back over such a surface, and then all the results of our efforts would be lost to the world.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading FARTHEST SOUTH By the evening of New Year's Day we were within 172½ miles of the Pole, so we had managed to beat all records North and South, and we also had hopes of a better surface--which were, unfortunately, not fulfilled.
but in spite of that
From this reading Impossible as it was to think of failure yet, I compelled myself to look at the matter sensibly and to consider the lives of those who were with me.
