Chapter III

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

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higher than, or over, something

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

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

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the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

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in or near a particular place or position

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earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

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providing no shelter or sustenance

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informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

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the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was being done, and Epworth was contented to follow.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

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a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

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of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

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-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

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showing who or what does the action

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made invisible by means of protective coloring

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a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

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plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

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having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

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satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading It was being done, and Epworth was contented to follow.

absence of light or illumination

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

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discovered or determined by scientific observation

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having finished or arrived at completion

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plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

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at any time

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opinion or judgment

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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

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(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing

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inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

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borne up by or suspended in a liquid

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plural of “fog” — droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

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to travel behind, go after, come after

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

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the act of departing

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a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

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a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog

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

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of comparatively great physical weight or density

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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

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

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feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

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water frozen in the solid state

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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

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inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

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immediately past

From this reading At last Northeastern Siberia, and a mysterious range of mountains.

indicating the most important performer or role

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deprived of life; no longer living

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plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

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prefer or wish to do something

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plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

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plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

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past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

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

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plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

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of an obscure nature

From this reading At last Northeastern Siberia, and a mysterious range of mountains.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

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situated in or oriented toward the northeast

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

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a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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situated at the farthest possible point from a center

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above and across; more than

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make a painting

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very light colored; highly diluted with white

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the particular portion of space occupied by something

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an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading At last Northeastern Siberia, and a mysterious range of mountains.

in the recent past

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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading How Billy managed to keep the three red lights going notwithstanding the fact that he was a captive was a mystery that Epworth did not attempt to solve.

the extended spatial location of something

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A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

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transport commercially

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a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters

From this reading At last Northeastern Siberia, and a mysterious range of mountains.

reduced to silence

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the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

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find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

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extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

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come to a halt, stop moving

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the act of someone who picks up or takes something

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

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the people or things already mentioned, as the object

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

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the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

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

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-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading An Arctic Blizzard On and on, over pale gray wastes, above fleecy clouds and heavy fogs; high up over tossing waters, and floating mountains of ice—not a stop for fuel, with engines silenced until they flew like bats in the night, the Greyhound leading the way, and Epworth sticking to it like a dark, hungry shadow with his ship lines camouflaged by sky blue paint, and his eyes ever vigilant.

not yet discovered

From this reading Epworth, taking his position, knew them for the Cherski Mountains, recently discovered and completely unexplored—a barren, cold, lifeless region bordering on the Arctic Ocean a thousand miles from the outmost limits.

up to a particular time

From this reading An Arctic Blizzard On and on, over pale gray wastes, above fleecy clouds and heavy fogs; high up over tossing waters, and floating mountains of ice—not a stop for fuel, with engines silenced until they flew like bats in the night, the Greyhound leading the way, and Epworth sticking to it like a dark, hungry shadow with his ship lines camouflaged by sky blue paint, and his eyes ever vigilant.

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

From this reading An Arctic Blizzard On and on, over pale gray wastes, above fleecy clouds and heavy fogs; high up over tossing waters, and floating mountains of ice—not a stop for fuel, with engines silenced until they flew like bats in the night, the Greyhound leading the way, and Epworth sticking to it like a dark, hungry shadow with his ship lines camouflaged by sky blue paint, and his eyes ever vigilant.

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading An Arctic Blizzard On and on, over pale gray wastes, above fleecy clouds and heavy fogs; high up over tossing waters, and floating mountains of ice—not a stop for fuel, with engines silenced until they flew like bats in the night, the Greyhound leading the way, and Epworth sticking to it like a dark, hungry shadow with his ship lines camouflaged by sky blue paint, and his eyes ever vigilant.

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

From this reading How Billy managed to keep the three red lights going notwithstanding the fact that he was a captive was a mystery that Epworth did not attempt to solve.

plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading An Arctic Blizzard On and on, over pale gray wastes, above fleecy clouds and heavy fogs; high up over tossing waters, and floating mountains of ice—not a stop for fuel, with engines silenced until they flew like bats in the night, the Greyhound leading the way, and Epworth sticking to it like a dark, hungry shadow with his ship lines camouflaged by sky blue paint, and his eyes ever vigilant.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading An Arctic Blizzard On and on, over pale gray wastes, above fleecy clouds and heavy fogs; high up over tossing waters, and floating mountains of ice—not a stop for fuel, with engines silenced until they flew like bats in the night, the Greyhound leading the way, and Epworth sticking to it like a dark, hungry shadow with his ship lines camouflaged by sky blue paint, and his eyes ever vigilant.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading An Arctic Blizzard On and on, over pale gray wastes, above fleecy clouds and heavy fogs; high up over tossing waters, and floating mountains of ice—not a stop for fuel, with engines silenced until they flew like bats in the night, the Greyhound leading the way, and Epworth sticking to it like a dark, hungry shadow with his ship lines camouflaged by sky blue paint, and his eyes ever vigilant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading An Arctic Blizzard On and on, over pale gray wastes, above fleecy clouds and heavy fogs; high up over tossing waters, and floating mountains of ice—not a stop for fuel, with engines silenced until they flew like bats in the night, the Greyhound leading the way, and Epworth sticking to it like a dark, hungry shadow with his ship lines camouflaged by sky blue paint, and his eyes ever vigilant.