Chapter XI · Chapter 11

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But no, we must do something.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

a state at a particular time

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "But no, we must do something.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading "By that time--" echoed Lucile.

communicated in words

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

a flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Surely, there is some way!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

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From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

immediately past

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

held up in the air

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "By that time--" echoed Lucile.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "But no, we must do something.

not any; not one

From this reading "But no, we must do something.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

cut with a saw

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Surely, there is some way!"

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "But no, we must do something.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Surely, there is some way!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Surely, there is some way!"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Surely, there is some way!"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "But no, we must do something.

at the time that

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "WITHOUT COMPASS OR GUIDE" It was with a staggering sense of hopelessness that the two girls on the bosom of the Arctic floe saw the snow-fog settle down.

the words that are spoken

From this reading "It's likely to last for days, and by that time--" Marian's lips refused to frame the words that expressed their condition when the snow-fog lifted.