25th
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From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
6.30
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From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
7.35
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From this reading We got a sight of it at 7.35 A.M., but snow flurries obscured it again.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
anew
From this reading We got a sight of it at 7.35 A.M., but snow flurries obscured it again.
at or in the front
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Readers of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s “South” will find a description of our arrival and landing—the first landing to be made on Elephant Island.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We got a sight of it at 7.35 A.M., but snow flurries obscured it again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Readers of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s “South” will find a description of our arrival and landing—the first landing to be made on Elephant Island.
the two together, not just one
From this reading About midday the weather cleared when both it and Elephant Island showed up distinctly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We got a sight of it at 7.35 A.M., but snow flurries obscured it again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading About midday the weather cleared when both it and Elephant Island showed up distinctly.
give a description of
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Readers of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s “South” will find a description of our arrival and landing—the first landing to be made on Elephant Island.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading About midday the weather cleared when both it and Elephant Island showed up distinctly.
ELEPHANTnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
EndurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
Ernest
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From this reading Readers of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s “South” will find a description of our arrival and landing—the first landing to be made on Elephant Island.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Readers of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s “South” will find a description of our arrival and landing—the first landing to be made on Elephant Island.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Readers of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s “South” will find a description of our arrival and landing—the first landing to be made on Elephant Island.
flurriesnounUS /ˈflɜːriz/
plural of “flurry” — a rapid active commotion
From this reading We got a sight of it at 7.35 A.M., but snow flurries obscured it again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We got a sight of it at 7.35 A.M., but snow flurries obscured it again.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
haulingnounUS /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
the activity of transporting goods by truck
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We got a sight of it at 7.35 A.M., but snow flurries obscured it again.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Readers of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s “South” will find a description of our arrival and landing—the first landing to be made on Elephant Island.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Readers of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s “South” will find a description of our arrival and landing—the first landing to be made on Elephant Island.
march in a procession
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading About midday the weather cleared when both it and Elephant Island showed up distinctly.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading We got a sight of it at 7.35 A.M., but snow flurries obscured it again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Readers of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s “South” will find a description of our arrival and landing—the first landing to be made on Elephant Island.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
ReadersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Readers of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s “South” will find a description of our arrival and landing—the first landing to be made on Elephant Island.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
Shackleton's
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From this reading Readers of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s “South” will find a description of our arrival and landing—the first landing to be made on Elephant Island.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading About midday the weather cleared when both it and Elephant Island showed up distinctly.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading We got a sight of it at 7.35 A.M., but snow flurries obscured it again.
term of address for a man
From this reading Readers of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s “South” will find a description of our arrival and landing—the first landing to be made on Elephant Island.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading We got a sight of it at 7.35 A.M., but snow flurries obscured it again.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
south-westadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading About midday the weather cleared when both it and Elephant Island showed up distinctly.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading About midday the weather cleared when both it and Elephant Island showed up distinctly.
at the time that
From this reading About midday the weather cleared when both it and Elephant Island showed up distinctly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
which person or people
From this reading It is hard to describe the memories which these two islands revived for those of us who took part in the _Endurance_ expedition.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Readers of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s “South” will find a description of our arrival and landing—the first landing to be made on Elephant Island.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading ELEPHANT ISLAND The wind hauling ahead about 6.30 A.M. on March 25th we took in sail and under steam proceeded south-west by south in the direction of Clarence Island.
