used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTAIN HATTERAS The _Forward_, under steam, rapidly made its way between the ice-mountains and the icebergs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Johnson was at the wheel.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading However, he preferred going on, in spite of the difficulty, to going back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading CAPTAIN HATTERAS The _Forward_, under steam, rapidly made its way between the ice-mountains and the icebergs.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN HATTERAS The _Forward_, under steam, rapidly made its way between the ice-mountains and the icebergs.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading However, he preferred going on, in spite of the difficulty, to going back.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
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 The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading CAPTAIN HATTERAS The _Forward_, under steam, rapidly made its way between the ice-mountains and the icebergs.
the act of departing
From this reading However, he preferred going on, in spite of the difficulty, to going back.
HATTERAS
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From this reading CAPTAIN HATTERAS The _Forward_, under steam, rapidly made its way between the ice-mountains and the icebergs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he preferred going on, in spite of the difficulty, to going back.
ice-mountains
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From this reading CAPTAIN HATTERAS The _Forward_, under steam, rapidly made its way between the ice-mountains and the icebergs.
icebergsnounUS /ˈaɪsbərɡz/
plural of “iceberg” — a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading CAPTAIN HATTERAS The _Forward_, under steam, rapidly made its way between the ice-mountains and the icebergs.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN HATTERAS The _Forward_, under steam, rapidly made its way between the ice-mountains and the icebergs.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Johnson was at the wheel.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
laggedverbUS /læɡd/
inflected form of “lag” — hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
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 The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading CAPTAIN HATTERAS The _Forward_, under steam, rapidly made its way between the ice-mountains and the icebergs.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading However, he preferred going on, in spite of the difficulty, to going back.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
more desirable than another
From this reading However, he preferred going on, in spite of the difficulty, to going back.
with speed
From this reading CAPTAIN HATTERAS The _Forward_, under steam, rapidly made its way between the ice-mountains and the icebergs.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
Shandon
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From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
unusual or striking
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
in the near future
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading However, he preferred going on, in spite of the difficulty, to going back.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading CAPTAIN HATTERAS The _Forward_, under steam, rapidly made its way between the ice-mountains and the icebergs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN HATTERAS The _Forward_, under steam, rapidly made its way between the ice-mountains and the icebergs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, he preferred going on, in spite of the difficulty, to going back.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading CAPTAIN HATTERAS The _Forward_, under steam, rapidly made its way between the ice-mountains and the icebergs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Johnson was at the wheel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading CAPTAIN HATTERAS The _Forward_, under steam, rapidly made its way between the ice-mountains and the icebergs.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Johnson was at the wheel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading The dog followed the brig at a long distance, running along the plain, but if he lagged too far behind a singular whistle could be distinguished, which he immediately obeyed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shandon, with his snow spectacles, was examining the horizon, but his joy was of short duration, for he soon discovered that the passage ended in a circus of mountains.
