Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

later than; following

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

at or in the front

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

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From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

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

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

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

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

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From this reading No misadventure, however, befel the party during the darkness, except the loss of Bell's snow-shoes.

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

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading No misadventure, however, befel the party during the darkness, except the loss of Bell's snow-shoes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading No misadventure, however, befel the party during the darkness, except the loss of Bell's snow-shoes.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading No misadventure, however, befel the party during the darkness, except the loss of Bell's snow-shoes.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

being one more than seven

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

to an extreme degree

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

apart from; not including

From this reading No misadventure, however, befel the party during the darkness, except the loss of Bell's snow-shoes.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

having lost your job

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

From this reading FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

set up or found

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

the act of departing

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

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

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading No misadventure, however, befel the party during the darkness, except the loss of Bell's snow-shoes.

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

From this reading FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW.

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

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

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

something that is lost

From this reading No misadventure, however, befel the party during the darkness, except the loss of Bell's snow-shoes.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

engage in

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

an instance of misfortune

From this reading No misadventure, however, befel the party during the darkness, except the loss of Bell's snow-shoes.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

not any; not one

From this reading No misadventure, however, befel the party during the darkness, except the loss of Bell's snow-shoes.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

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

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

and nothing more

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading No misadventure, however, befel the party during the darkness, except the loss of Bell's snow-shoes.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

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

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW.

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From this reading No misadventure, however, befel the party during the darkness, except the loss of Bell's snow-shoes.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

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From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

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

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

successive (without a break)

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

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

From this reading FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

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

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

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

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

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

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Determined to make up for lost time, they rose next morning very early and started off, Bell and Altamont as usual going ahead of the rest and acting as scouts.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

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

From this reading On the fourth of July there was such an exceedingly dense fog, that it was very difficult to keep the straight course for the north.

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

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.

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

From this reading At Bell's suggestion, which fired the Doctor's inventive genius, torches were contrived, made of tow steeped in spirits-of-wine and fastened on the end of a stick, and these served somewhat to help them on, though they made but small progress; for, on the sixth, after the fog had cleared off, the Doctor took their bearings, and found that they had only been marching at the rate of eight miles a day.