Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

in an admirable manner

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

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

From this reading Snow, and rain, and tempest came in quick succession for several days.

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

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

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

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

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

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

terminate

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Snow, and rain, and tempest came in quick succession for several days.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading At last a change of the greatest importance took place.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading FINAL PREPARATIONS Next day the weather changed, the cold returned.

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 FINAL PREPARATIONS Next day the weather changed, the cold returned.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading FINAL PREPARATIONS Next day the weather changed, the cold returned.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Snow, and rain, and tempest came in quick succession for several days.

past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

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

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading FINAL PREPARATIONS Next day the weather changed, the cold returned.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Snow, and rain, and tempest came in quick succession for several days.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

highest in quality

From this reading At last a change of the greatest importance took place.

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

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

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

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

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

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

plural of “iceberg” — a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading At last a change of the greatest importance took place.

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

From this reading Snow, and rain, and tempest came in quick succession for several days.

immediately past

From this reading At last a change of the greatest importance took place.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

straightened out

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

the common people generally

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading FINAL PREPARATIONS Next day the weather changed, the cold returned.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At last a change of the greatest importance took place.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

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

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading At last a change of the greatest importance took place.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading FINAL PREPARATIONS Next day the weather changed, the cold returned.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Snow, and rain, and tempest came in quick succession for several days.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Snow, and rain, and tempest came in quick succession for several days.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading FINAL PREPARATIONS Next day the weather changed, the cold returned.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Snow, and rain, and tempest came in quick succession for several days.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

transport in a sleigh

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Snow, and rain, and tempest came in quick succession for several days.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading Snow, and rain, and tempest came in quick succession for several days.

a violent commotion or disturbance

From this reading Snow, and rain, and tempest came in quick succession for several days.

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

From this reading FINAL PREPARATIONS Next day the weather changed, the cold returned.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

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

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading At last a change of the greatest importance took place.

move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

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

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

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

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

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

From this reading FINAL PREPARATIONS Next day the weather changed, the cold returned.

(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 Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The ice began to tremble in the centre of the bay, and the highest masses became loosened at their base ready to form icebergs, and drift away before the first gale; but Hatteras would not wait for the ice-fields to break up before he started.

but in spite of that

From this reading Bell had completed the sloop, and done his work well, for the little vessel was admirably adapted for the purpose contemplated, being high at the sides and partly decked so as to be able to stand a heavy sea, and yet light enough to be drawn on the sledge without overburdening the dogs.