AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The boys pitched in to this occupation with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of the motor-sledge, soon had established three depots, covering a radius of some eighty miles from the camp.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
antarcticnounUS /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/
the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
bamboonounUS /bæmˈbuː/
the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
From this reading The "depots" were to be marked as rapidly as they were made with tall bamboo poles, each of which bore a black flag.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The "depots" were to be marked as rapidly as they were made with tall bamboo poles, each of which bore a black flag.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The "depots" were to be marked as rapidly as they were made with tall bamboo poles, each of which bore a black flag.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading The "depots" were to be marked as rapidly as they were made with tall bamboo poles, each of which bore a black flag.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The boys pitched in to this occupation with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of the motor-sledge, soon had established three depots, covering a radius of some eighty miles from the camp.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading The boys pitched in to this occupation with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of the motor-sledge, soon had established three depots, covering a radius of some eighty miles from the camp.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
depotsnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊz/
plural of “depot” — station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The "depots" were to be marked as rapidly as they were made with tall bamboo poles, each of which bore a black flag.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading The boys pitched in to this occupation with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of the motor-sledge, soon had established three depots, covering a radius of some eighty miles from the camp.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The boys pitched in to this occupation with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of the motor-sledge, soon had established three depots, covering a radius of some eighty miles from the camp.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The boys pitched in to this occupation with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of the motor-sledge, soon had established three depots, covering a radius of some eighty miles from the camp.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
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 days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The "depots" were to be marked as rapidly as they were made with tall bamboo poles, each of which bore a black flag.
FLAMINGadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading THE FLAMING MOUNTAIN.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boys pitched in to this occupation with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of the motor-sledge, soon had established three depots, covering a radius of some eighty miles from the camp.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The boys pitched in to this occupation with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of the motor-sledge, soon had established three depots, covering a radius of some eighty miles from the camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boys pitched in to this occupation with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of the motor-sledge, soon had established three depots, covering a radius of some eighty miles from the camp.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
Hazzard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The "depots" were to be marked as rapidly as they were made with tall bamboo poles, each of which bore a black flag.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The "depots" were to be marked as rapidly as they were made with tall bamboo poles, each of which bore a black flag.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The boys pitched in to this occupation with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of the motor-sledge, soon had established three depots, covering a radius of some eighty miles from the camp.
motor-sledge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boys pitched in to this occupation with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of the motor-sledge, soon had established three depots, covering a radius of some eighty miles from the camp.
MOUNTAINnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE FLAMING MOUNTAIN.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The boys pitched in to this occupation with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of the motor-sledge, soon had established three depots, covering a radius of some eighty miles from the camp.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading The boys pitched in to this occupation with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of the motor-sledge, soon had established three depots, covering a radius of some eighty miles from the camp.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading The "depots" were to be marked as rapidly as they were made with tall bamboo poles, each of which bore a black flag.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
radiusnounUS /ˈreɪdiəs/
the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
From this reading The boys pitched in to this occupation with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of the motor-sledge, soon had established three depots, covering a radius of some eighty miles from the camp.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading The "depots" were to be marked as rapidly as they were made with tall bamboo poles, each of which bore a black flag.
retreatnounUS /riˈtriːt/
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The boys pitched in to this occupation with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of the motor-sledge, soon had established three depots, covering a radius of some eighty miles from the camp.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
storingverbUS /ˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The "depots" were to be marked as rapidly as they were made with tall bamboo poles, each of which bore a black flag.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLAMING MOUNTAIN.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The boys pitched in to this occupation with great enthusiasm and, with the aid of the motor-sledge, soon had established three depots, covering a radius of some eighty miles from the camp.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few days after the events described in the last chapter, Captain Hazzard summoned the boys to him and informed them that it was time to start out and establish "depots" for the storing of food and blankets as far as was practicable, in the direction of the pole.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "depots" were to be marked as rapidly as they were made with tall bamboo poles, each of which bore a black flag.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The "depots" were to be marked as rapidly as they were made with tall bamboo poles, each of which bore a black flag.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This was in order that any parties sent out to explore might not run the chance of being lost in the antarctic snows without having some place to which they could retreat.
