Chapter XII

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From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

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

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

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From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

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

From this reading The countryside was covered by a few inches of snow, now in the crisp and powdery condition seldom seen except in Switzerland and the colder countries.

later than; following

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading Our allowance of coal was found to be quite insufficient to keep the room tolerably warm.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

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

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

any thing at all

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The countryside was covered by a few inches of snow, now in the crisp and powdery condition seldom seen except in Switzerland and the colder countries.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Our allowance of coal was found to be quite insufficient to keep the room tolerably warm.

comparative of “cold” — 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 SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The countryside was covered by a few inches of snow, now in the crisp and powdery condition seldom seen except in Switzerland and the colder countries.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The countryside was covered by a few inches of snow, now in the crisp and powdery condition seldom seen except in Switzerland and the colder countries.

rural regions

From this reading The countryside was covered by a few inches of snow, now in the crisp and powdery condition seldom seen except in Switzerland and the colder countries.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The countryside was covered by a few inches of snow, now in the crisp and powdery condition seldom seen except in Switzerland and the colder countries.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The countryside was covered by a few inches of snow, now in the crisp and powdery condition seldom seen except in Switzerland and the colder countries.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

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

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was the same in every room in the fort.

apart from; not including

From this reading The countryside was covered by a few inches of snow, now in the crisp and powdery condition seldom seen except in Switzerland and the colder countries.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The countryside was covered by a few inches of snow, now in the crisp and powdery condition seldom seen except in Switzerland and the colder countries.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

set up or found

From this reading Our allowance of coal was found to be quite insufficient to keep the room tolerably warm.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

usually; as a rule

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading The countryside was covered by a few inches of snow, now in the crisp and powdery condition seldom seen except in Switzerland and the colder countries.

of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

From this reading Our allowance of coal was found to be quite insufficient to keep the room tolerably warm.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Our allowance of coal was found to be quite insufficient to keep the room tolerably warm.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

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

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The countryside was covered by a few inches of snow, now in the crisp and powdery condition seldom seen except in Switzerland and the colder countries.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our allowance of coal was found to be quite insufficient to keep the room tolerably warm.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

consisting of fine particles

From this reading The countryside was covered by a few inches of snow, now in the crisp and powdery condition seldom seen except in Switzerland and the colder countries.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Our allowance of coal was found to be quite insufficient to keep the room tolerably warm.

plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

plural of “riot” — a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Our allowance of coal was found to be quite insufficient to keep the room tolerably warm.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was the same in every room in the fort.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The countryside was covered by a few inches of snow, now in the crisp and powdery condition seldom seen except in Switzerland and the colder countries.

not often

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The countryside was covered by a few inches of snow, now in the crisp and powdery condition seldom seen except in Switzerland and the colder countries.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading The countryside was covered by a few inches of snow, now in the crisp and powdery condition seldom seen except in Switzerland and the colder countries.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

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

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

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

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading Our allowance of coal was found to be quite insufficient to keep the room tolerably warm.

except if; if not

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

precisely as stated

From this reading After the experience of Medlicott and myself it was generally agreed in the fort that escape was almost impossible, unless a very considerable start could be obtained; so the greater number of us settled down to face the not altogether pleasant domestic problems of Fort 9.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Our allowance of coal was found to be quite insufficient to keep the room tolerably warm.

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

From this reading The countryside was covered by a few inches of snow, now in the crisp and powdery condition seldom seen except in Switzerland and the colder countries.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading SHORT RATIONS AND MANY RIOTS The weather became colder and colder, and for the next month we seldom had less than 27 deg. of frost at night, and in the day time anything up to 20 deg. in spite of the fairly frequent appearance of the sun.