1
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From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
2
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From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
20
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From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
480
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From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
500
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From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
placed in a grave
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under the circumstances it was, perhaps, not to be wondered at that we were not hopeful of our chance of success.
rid of obstructions
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
Drygalski
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From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
at any time
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
GlaciernounUS /ˈɡleɪʃər/
a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Under the circumstances it was, perhaps, not to be wondered at that we were not hopeful of our chance of success.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
MagneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
NimrodnounUS /ˈnɪmrɑːd/
(Old Testament) a famous hunter
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
and nothing more
From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
ONWARDSadverbUS /ˈɑːnwərdz/
in a forward direction
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
by chance
From this reading Under the circumstances it was, perhaps, not to be wondered at that we were not hopeful of our chance of success.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
sledging
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From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Under the circumstances it was, perhaps, not to be wondered at that we were not hopeful of our chance of success.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
UPWARDSadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UPWARDS AND ONWARDS So far as the possibility of reaching the Magnetic Pole was concerned, our fortunes seemed to have reached a low ebb.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was already December 20, and we knew that we had to be back at our depot on the Drygalski Glacier not later than February 1 or 2, if there was to be a reasonable chance of our being picked up by the Nimrod.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading That meant that we had to travel at least 480 to 500 miles before we could hope to get to the Magnetic Pole and back to our depot, and there remained only six weeks to accomplish this journey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Under the circumstances it was, perhaps, not to be wondered at that we were not hopeful of our chance of success.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Under the circumstances it was, perhaps, not to be wondered at that we were not hopeful of our chance of success.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the same time we should have to pioneer a road up to the high plateau, and now that everything was buried under soft snow it was clear that sledging would be slower and more difficult than ever.
