11th
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From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
(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 The compass by this time was very sluggish, in fact the theodolite compass would scarcely work at all.
amendedadjectiveUS /əˈmendɪd/
of legislation
From this reading This pleased us all a good deal, and at first we all wished more power to it; and then, recognising our mistake, we amended the sentiment and cordially wished less power to it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mawson, particularly, experienced great difficulty every morning in getting his mouth to open, as his lips were firmly glued together.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The compass by this time was very sluggish, in fact the theodolite compass would scarcely work at all.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading The compass by this time was very sluggish, in fact the theodolite compass would scarcely work at all.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading This pleased us all a good deal, and at first we all wished more power to it; and then, recognising our mistake, we amended the sentiment and cordially wished less power to it.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading This pleased us all a good deal, and at first we all wished more power to it; and then, recognising our mistake, we amended the sentiment and cordially wished less power to it.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Mawson, particularly, experienced great difficulty every morning in getting his mouth to open, as his lips were firmly glued together.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mawson, particularly, experienced great difficulty every morning in getting his mouth to open, as his lips were firmly glued together.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Mawson, particularly, experienced great difficulty every morning in getting his mouth to open, as his lips were firmly glued together.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
the organ of sight
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The compass by this time was very sluggish, in fact the theodolite compass would scarcely work at all.
with resolute determination
From this reading Mawson, particularly, experienced great difficulty every morning in getting his mouth to open, as his lips were firmly glued together.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This pleased us all a good deal, and at first we all wished more power to it; and then, recognising our mistake, we amended the sentiment and cordially wished less power to it.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Mawson, particularly, experienced great difficulty every morning in getting his mouth to open, as his lips were firmly glued together.
gluedadjectiveUS /ɡluːd/
affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
From this reading Mawson, particularly, experienced great difficulty every morning in getting his mouth to open, as his lips were firmly glued together.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This pleased us all a good deal, and at first we all wished more power to it; and then, recognising our mistake, we amended the sentiment and cordially wished less power to it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mawson, particularly, experienced great difficulty every morning in getting his mouth to open, as his lips were firmly glued together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
inconveniencesnounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənsɪz/
plural of “inconvenience” — an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This pleased us all a good deal, and at first we all wished more power to it; and then, recognising our mistake, we amended the sentiment and cordially wished less power to it.
the act of departing
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading This pleased us all a good deal, and at first we all wished more power to it; and then, recognising our mistake, we amended the sentiment and cordially wished less power to it.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
Mackay
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From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
MAGNETICadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
Mawson
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From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading This pleased us all a good deal, and at first we all wished more power to it; and then, recognising our mistake, we amended the sentiment and cordially wished less power to it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This pleased us all a good deal, and at first we all wished more power to it; and then, recognising our mistake, we amended the sentiment and cordially wished less power to it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mawson, particularly, experienced great difficulty every morning in getting his mouth to open, as his lips were firmly glued together.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Mawson, particularly, experienced great difficulty every morning in getting his mouth to open, as his lips were firmly glued together.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Mawson, particularly, experienced great difficulty every morning in getting his mouth to open, as his lips were firmly glued together.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Mawson, particularly, experienced great difficulty every morning in getting his mouth to open, as his lips were firmly glued together.
peelingnounUS /ˈpiːlɪŋ/
loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading This pleased us all a good deal, and at first we all wished more power to it; and then, recognising our mistake, we amended the sentiment and cordially wished less power to it.
POLEnounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading This pleased us all a good deal, and at first we all wished more power to it; and then, recognising our mistake, we amended the sentiment and cordially wished less power to it.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
recognisingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of
From this reading This pleased us all a good deal, and at first we all wished more power to it; and then, recognising our mistake, we amended the sentiment and cordially wished less power to it.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
only a very short time before
From this reading The compass by this time was very sluggish, in fact the theodolite compass would scarcely work at all.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading This pleased us all a good deal, and at first we all wished more power to it; and then, recognising our mistake, we amended the sentiment and cordially wished less power to it.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
sluggishadjectiveUS /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/
moving slowly
From this reading The compass by this time was very sluggish, in fact the theodolite compass would scarcely work at all.
snow-blindnessnoun
temporary blindness caused by exposure to sunlight reflected from snow or ice
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This pleased us all a good deal, and at first we all wished more power to it; and then, recognising our mistake, we amended the sentiment and cordially wished less power to it.
theodolitenoun
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading The compass by this time was very sluggish, in fact the theodolite compass would scarcely work at all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The compass by this time was very sluggish, in fact the theodolite compass would scarcely work at all.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The compass by this time was very sluggish, in fact the theodolite compass would scarcely work at all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mawson, particularly, experienced great difficulty every morning in getting his mouth to open, as his lips were firmly glued together.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Mawson had a touch of snow-blindness in his right eye, and both he and Mackay suffered much through the skin of their lips peeling off, leaving the raw flesh exposed.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
precisely as stated
From this reading The compass by this time was very sluggish, in fact the theodolite compass would scarcely work at all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The compass by this time was very sluggish, in fact the theodolite compass would scarcely work at all.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE Each successive evening saw us some ten miles nearer to the Magnetic Pole, but by the 11th we had various inconveniences (to name them mildly) to add to our difficulties.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mawson, particularly, experienced great difficulty every morning in getting his mouth to open, as his lips were firmly glued together.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading This pleased us all a good deal, and at first we all wished more power to it; and then, recognising our mistake, we amended the sentiment and cordially wished less power to it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The compass by this time was very sluggish, in fact the theodolite compass would scarcely work at all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The compass by this time was very sluggish, in fact the theodolite compass would scarcely work at all.
