Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

later than; following

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

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

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

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

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

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

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

terminate

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

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

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

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

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

slightly wet

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

-ing form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading The "Snow-House" stood out well, defying storm and tempest, and the snow only seemed to increase the thickness of the walls.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

the act of removing the contents of something

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

apart from; not including

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

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

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

set up or found

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

the act of departing

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

temporary military shelter

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

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

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

a quantity that is added

From this reading The "Snow-House" stood out well, defying storm and tempest, and the snow only seemed to increase the thickness of the walls.

located inward

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

impossible to resist; overpowering

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

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

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

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 WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

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 WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

absolutely essential

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

not any; not one

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

and nothing more

From this reading The "Snow-House" stood out well, defying storm and tempest, and the snow only seemed to increase the thickness of the walls.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The "Snow-House" stood out well, defying storm and tempest, and the snow only seemed to increase the thickness of the walls.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

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

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

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

From this reading The "Snow-House" stood out well, defying storm and tempest, and the snow only seemed to increase the thickness of the walls.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The "Snow-House" stood out well, defying storm and tempest, and the snow only seemed to increase the thickness of the walls.

plural of “storehouse” — a depository for goods

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The "Snow-House" stood out well, defying storm and tempest, and the snow only seemed to increase the thickness of the walls.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading The "Snow-House" stood out well, defying storm and tempest, and the snow only seemed to increase the thickness of the walls.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

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

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width

From this reading The "Snow-House" stood out well, defying storm and tempest, and the snow only seemed to increase the thickness of the walls.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

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

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc.

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

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

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

precisely as stated

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

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

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

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

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The "Snow-House" stood out well, defying storm and tempest, and the snow only seemed to increase the thickness of the walls.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading WINTER PLEASURES It is a dreary affair to live at the Pole, for there is no going out for many long months, and nothing to break the weary monotony.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The unloading of the Porpoise turned out to have been a wise precaution, for she was slowly but surely being crashed to pieces by the silent, irresistible pressure around her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The day after the hunting excursion was dark and snowy, and Clawbonny could find no occupation except polishing up the ice walls of the hut as they became damp with the heat inside, and emptying out the snow which drifted into the long passage leading to the inner door.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading The storehouses, too, did not give way the least; but though they were only a few yards off, it was found necessary to lay in enough provisions for the day, as very often the weather made it almost impossible to venture that short distance.