used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The season was now well advanced, and I had to make up my mind at once as to what we were going to do.
(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 PREPARATIONS IN SOUTH GEORGIA We can make good all loss except The loss of turning back.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The season was now well advanced, and I had to make up my mind at once as to what we were going to do.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The season was now well advanced, and I had to make up my mind at once as to what we were going to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The season was now well advanced, and I had to make up my mind at once as to what we were going to do.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading PREPARATIONS IN SOUTH GEORGIA We can make good all loss except The loss of turning back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
BossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading PREPARATIONS IN SOUTH GEORGIA We can make good all loss except The loss of turning back.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The season was now well advanced, and I had to make up my mind at once as to what we were going to do.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
Ernest
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From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
apart from; not including
From this reading PREPARATIONS IN SOUTH GEORGIA We can make good all loss except The loss of turning back.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
GEORGIAnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading PREPARATIONS IN SOUTH GEORGIA We can make good all loss except The loss of turning back.
the act of departing
From this reading The season was now well advanced, and I had to make up my mind at once as to what we were going to do.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading PREPARATIONS IN SOUTH GEORGIA We can make good all loss except The loss of turning back.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The season was now well advanced, and I had to make up my mind at once as to what we were going to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PREPARATIONS IN SOUTH GEORGIA We can make good all loss except The loss of turning back.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
KIPLINGnounUS /ˈkɪplɪŋ/
English author of novels and poetry who was born in India (1865-1936)
From this reading —KIPLING.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
something that is lost
From this reading PREPARATIONS IN SOUTH GEORGIA We can make good all loss except The loss of turning back.
engage in
From this reading PREPARATIONS IN SOUTH GEORGIA We can make good all loss except The loss of turning back.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The season was now well advanced, and I had to make up my mind at once as to what we were going to do.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The season was now well advanced, and I had to make up my mind at once as to what we were going to do.
not any; not one
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The season was now well advanced, and I had to make up my mind at once as to what we were going to do.
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PREPARATIONS IN SOUTH GEORGIA We can make good all loss except The loss of turning back.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
on one occasion
From this reading The season was now well advanced, and I had to make up my mind at once as to what we were going to do.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
overhaulverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːl/
travel past
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATIONS IN SOUTH GEORGIA We can make good all loss except The loss of turning back.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season was now well advanced, and I had to make up my mind at once as to what we were going to do.
Shackleton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading PREPARATIONS IN SOUTH GEORGIA We can make good all loss except The loss of turning back.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
carry out
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARATIONS IN SOUTH GEORGIA We can make good all loss except The loss of turning back.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading PREPARATIONS IN SOUTH GEORGIA We can make good all loss except The loss of turning back.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The season was now well advanced, and I had to make up my mind at once as to what we were going to do.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
precisely as stated
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading PREPARATIONS IN SOUTH GEORGIA We can make good all loss except The loss of turning back.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The season was now well advanced, and I had to make up my mind at once as to what we were going to do.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The season was now well advanced, and I had to make up my mind at once as to what we were going to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The season was now well advanced, and I had to make up my mind at once as to what we were going to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading Sir Ernest Shackleton’s death, occurring at this critical juncture, left me with no knowledge of his plans, for he had withheld any definite decision as to future movements until he should be able to arrange for another complete overhaul of the engines.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Though we all felt very keenly the loss we had suffered in the death of the Boss, we could not allow our depression of spirits to take too strong a hold on us, for there was much work to be done.
