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From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
the state of being absent
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
anew
From this reading Clawbonny donned his official apron again, and soon had his seal cutlets dressed and smoking on the table.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COLD AND HEAT.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading Clawbonny donned his official apron again, and soon had his seal cutlets dressed and smoking on the table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
Clawbonny
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From this reading Clawbonny donned his official apron again, and soon had his seal cutlets dressed and smoking on the table.
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 COLD AND HEAT.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
cutletsnounUS /ˈkʌtləts/
plural of “cutlet” — thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
From this reading Clawbonny donned his official apron again, and soon had his seal cutlets dressed and smoking on the table.
deg
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From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
greatly pleased
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading Clawbonny donned his official apron again, and soon had his seal cutlets dressed and smoking on the table.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Clawbonny donned his official apron again, and soon had his seal cutlets dressed and smoking on the table.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
only a very short time before
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
Hatteras
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From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading COLD AND HEAT.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clawbonny donned his official apron again, and soon had his seal cutlets dressed and smoking on the table.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
not any; not one
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Clawbonny donned his official apron again, and soon had his seal cutlets dressed and smoking on the table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
on one occasion
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Clawbonny donned his official apron again, and soon had his seal cutlets dressed and smoking on the table.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Clawbonny donned his official apron again, and soon had his seal cutlets dressed and smoking on the table.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
in the near future
From this reading Clawbonny donned his official apron again, and soon had his seal cutlets dressed and smoking on the table.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
stovesnounUS /stoʊvz/
plural of “stove” — a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Clawbonny donned his official apron again, and soon had his seal cutlets dressed and smoking on the table.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hatteras and Johnson had been getting somewhat uneasy at the prolonged absence of their companions, and were delighted to see them back safe and sound.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The poor hunters were half frozen, and so worn out that they could hardly drag their limbs along; but the stoves were roaring and crackling cheerily, and the big kitchen fire waiting to cook such game as might be brought in.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading The hunters were no less glad to find themselves once more in a warm shelter, for the temperature had fallen considerably as night drew on, and the thermometer outside was 73 deg. below zero.
