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From this reading AN OLD FOX That day the thermometer went down to 3 degrees below zero.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD FOX That day the thermometer went down to 3 degrees below zero.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weather was pretty calm, and the cold without breeze was bearable.
at or in or to any place
From this reading No land anywhere, but the image of chaos in its saddest aspect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading No land anywhere, but the image of chaos in its saddest aspect.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He came back on board trying to calculate the probable duration of his captivity.
bearableadjectiveUS /ˈberəbəl/
capable of being borne though unpleasant
From this reading The weather was pretty calm, and the cold without breeze was bearable.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading AN OLD FOX That day the thermometer went down to 3 degrees below zero.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He came back on board trying to calculate the probable duration of his captivity.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The weather was pretty calm, and the cold without breeze was bearable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
calculateverbUS /ˈkælkjəleɪt/
make a mathematical calculation or computation
From this reading He came back on board trying to calculate the probable duration of his captivity.
make calm or still
From this reading The weather was pretty calm, and the cold without breeze was bearable.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came back on board trying to calculate the probable duration of his captivity.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading He came back on board trying to calculate the probable duration of his captivity.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading No land anywhere, but the image of chaos in its saddest aspect.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The weather was pretty calm, and the cold without breeze was bearable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN OLD FOX That day the thermometer went down to 3 degrees below zero.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading AN OLD FOX That day the thermometer went down to 3 degrees below zero.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading AN OLD FOX That day the thermometer went down to 3 degrees below zero.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading He came back on board trying to calculate the probable duration of his captivity.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading AN OLD FOX That day the thermometer went down to 3 degrees below zero.
Hatteras
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From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
ice-fields
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From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
icebergsnounUS /ˈaɪsbərɡz/
plural of “iceberg” — a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading No land anywhere, but the image of chaos in its saddest aspect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No land anywhere, but the image of chaos in its saddest aspect.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No land anywhere, but the image of chaos in its saddest aspect.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading No land anywhere, but the image of chaos in its saddest aspect.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
not any; not one
From this reading No land anywhere, but the image of chaos in its saddest aspect.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD FOX That day the thermometer went down to 3 degrees below zero.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He came back on board trying to calculate the probable duration of his captivity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The weather was pretty calm, and the cold without breeze was bearable.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading He came back on board trying to calculate the probable duration of his captivity.
profitedverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəd/
past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
reconnoitreverbUS /ˌriːkəˈnɔɪtər/
explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
saddestadjectiveUS /ˈsædəst/
superlative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading No land anywhere, but the image of chaos in its saddest aspect.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN OLD FOX That day the thermometer went down to 3 degrees below zero.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OLD FOX That day the thermometer went down to 3 degrees below zero.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading AN OLD FOX That day the thermometer went down to 3 degrees below zero.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN OLD FOX That day the thermometer went down to 3 degrees below zero.
hard to endure
From this reading He came back on board trying to calculate the probable duration of his captivity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather was pretty calm, and the cold without breeze was bearable.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather was pretty calm, and the cold without breeze was bearable.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AN OLD FOX That day the thermometer went down to 3 degrees below zero.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The weather was pretty calm, and the cold without breeze was bearable.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hatteras profited by the clearness of the atmosphere to reconnoitre the surrounding plains; he climbed one of the highest icebergs to the north, and could see nothing, as far as his telescope would let him, but ice-fields and icebergs.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading AN OLD FOX That day the thermometer went down to 3 degrees below zero.
