farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The route was, however, slightly changed.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
climesnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “clime” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
consolidatingverbUS /kənˈsɑːlədeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “consolidate” — unite into one
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
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 Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading fortunate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
freshly-fallen
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From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
Hobson
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From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The route was, however, slightly changed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
not any; not one
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
resumingverbUS /rɪˈzuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The route was, however, slightly changed.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
sledges
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From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The route was, however, slightly changed.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
express in speech
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
move hurridly
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
temperateadjectiveUS /ˈtemprət/
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
in the direction of
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The route was, however, slightly changed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
