17
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From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
900
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From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It was principally on this account that Captain Scott changed his marching organisation and took Bowers from the last supporting party.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the first day's homeward march I realised that the nine hours' marching day was insufficient.
(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 Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
attainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/
the act of achieving an aim
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
augured
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From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
behindhandadjective
behind schedule
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
confined by bonds
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
BowersnounUS /ˈbaʊərz/
plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading It was principally on this account that Captain Scott changed his marching organisation and took Bowers from the last supporting party.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was principally on this account that Captain Scott changed his marching organisation and took Bowers from the last supporting party.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It was principally on this account that Captain Scott changed his marching organisation and took Bowers from the last supporting party.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
carefully weighed
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After the first day's homeward march I realised that the nine hours' marching day was insufficient.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After the first day's homeward march I realised that the nine hours' marching day was insufficient.
wanted intensely
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
ensureverbUS /enˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
featurelessadjectiveUS /ˈfiːtʃərləs/
lacking distinguishing characteristics or features
From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After the first day's homeward march I realised that the nine hours' marching day was insufficient.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
depressingly dark
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
hold firmly
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
handicappedadjectiveUS /ˈhændikæpt/
having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After the first day's homeward march I realised that the nine hours' marching day was insufficient.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After the first day's homeward march I realised that the nine hours' marching day was insufficient.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
insufficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
From this reading After the first day's homeward march I realised that the nine hours' marching day was insufficient.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was principally on this account that Captain Scott changed his marching organisation and took Bowers from the last supporting party.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
immediately past
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
engage in
From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
march in a procession
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
marchesnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
a region in central Italy
From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading It was principally on this account that Captain Scott changed his marching organisation and took Bowers from the last supporting party.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading After the first day's homeward march I realised that the nine hours' marching day was insufficient.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was principally on this account that Captain Scott changed his marching organisation and took Bowers from the last supporting party.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading It was principally on this account that Captain Scott changed his marching organisation and took Bowers from the last supporting party.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading It was principally on this account that Captain Scott changed his marching organisation and took Bowers from the last supporting party.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
radiantlyadverb
in a radiant manner
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading After the first day's homeward march I realised that the nine hours' marching day was insufficient.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
snow-cappedadjective
(of mountains) capped with a covering of snow
From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
SUPPORTINGadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was principally on this account that Captain Scott changed his marching organisation and took Bowers from the last supporting party.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was principally on this account that Captain Scott changed his marching organisation and took Bowers from the last supporting party.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading We had to make average daily marches of 17 miles in order to remain on full provisions whilst returning over that featureless snow-capped plateau.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading RETURN OF THE LAST SUPPORTING PARTY Scott had already made a great geographical journey in spite of adverse weather conditions, which had severely handicapped him throughout, but he was nevertheless behindhand in his expectations, and although the attainment of the Pole was practically within his grasp, the long 900 mile march homeward from that spot had to be considered.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although the first day northward bound was radiantly fine and the travelling surface all that could be desired, we were compelled to push on until quite late to ensure covering the prescribed distance--for a short march on the first day would have augured a gloomy future for us.
