used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
(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 uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
in addition
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So they were up by the first sign of daylight, and off before sunrise.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
BLIZZARDnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So they were up by the first sign of daylight, and off before sunrise.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
Coombs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
traveling across
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading So they were up by the first sign of daylight, and off before sunrise.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
exhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So they were up by the first sign of daylight, and off before sunrise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
ice-fields
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
Jalap
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
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 A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
meltverbUS /melt/
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
not one, and not any
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So they were up by the first sign of daylight, and off before sunrise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
SergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading So they were up by the first sign of daylight, and off before sunrise.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
slumbers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they were up by the first sign of daylight, and off before sunrise.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading So they were up by the first sign of daylight, and off before sunrise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
TiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
uncertaintiesnounUS /ənˈsɜːrtəntiz/
plural of “uncertainty” — being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
the topmost one of two
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As there were now but three dogs to a sledge, the load of the one driven by Serge was divided between it and the one that brought up the rear in charge of Jalap Coombs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD Tired as were the occupants of that lonely camp after a day of exhausting climbing up through the timber, their slumbers were broken and restless.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading A few sticks of dry wood were also placed on each sledge, so that in crossing the upper ice-fields they might at least be able to melt snow for drinking purposes.
but in spite of that
From this reading The uncertainties of the morrow, the peculiar nature of the road they had yet to travel, and the excitement consequent upon nearing the end of their journey, which none of them believed to be over fifty miles away, all combined to render them wakeful and uneasy.
