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Chapter XV
THE NORTH-WEST PASSAGE. Next morning, Altamont Bell and the Doctor repaired to the Porpoise. There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately. In the end of May, the temperature again rose, and spring returned for good and all. Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In the end of May, the temperature again rose, and spring returned for good and all.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Next morning, Altamont Bell and the Doctor repaired to the Porpoise.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In the end of May, the temperature again rose, and spring returned for good and all.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “In the end of May, the temperature again rose, and spring returned for good and all.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Next morning, Altamont Bell and the Doctor repaired to the Porpoise.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Next morning, Altamont Bell and the Doctor repaired to the Porpoise.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “THE NORTH-WEST PASSAGE.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “In the end of May, the temperature again rose, and spring returned for good and all.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the end of May, the temperature again rose, and spring returned for good and all.
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From this reading In the end of May, the temperature again rose, and spring returned for good and all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning, Altamont Bell and the Doctor repaired to the Porpoise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next morning, Altamont Bell and the Doctor repaired to the Porpoise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
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From this reading Next morning, Altamont Bell and the Doctor repaired to the Porpoise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Next morning, Altamont Bell and the Doctor repaired to the Porpoise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the end of May, the temperature again rose, and spring returned for good and all.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In the end of May, the temperature again rose, and spring returned for good and all.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the end of May, the temperature again rose, and spring returned for good and all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In the end of May, the temperature again rose, and spring returned for good and all.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Next morning, Altamont Bell and the Doctor repaired to the Porpoise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Next morning, Altamont Bell and the Doctor repaired to the Porpoise.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
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From this reading THE NORTH-WEST PASSAGE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE NORTH-WEST PASSAGE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning, Altamont Bell and the Doctor repaired to the Porpoise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next morning, Altamont Bell and the Doctor repaired to the Porpoise.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In the end of May, the temperature again rose, and spring returned for good and all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the end of May, the temperature again rose, and spring returned for good and all.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rain fell copiously, and before long the melting snow was running down every little slope in falls and cascades.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the end of May, the temperature again rose, and spring returned for good and all.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the end of May, the temperature again rose, and spring returned for good and all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NORTH-WEST PASSAGE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next morning, Altamont Bell and the Doctor repaired to the Porpoise.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no lack of wood, for, shattered as the old "three-master" had been by the icebergs, she could still supply the principal parts of a new ship, and the carpenter began his task immediately.
