Chapter V

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

From this reading A mist, a fog, rose later, or else descended, and Goritz said we were near land, in which I concurred.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

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

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

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

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

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

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

exhale hard

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

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

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

put or send forth

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

superlative of “cold” — 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 KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

inflected form of “concur” — be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading A mist, a fog, rose later, or else descended, and Goritz said we were near land, in which I concurred.

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

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

plural of “deity” — any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading A mist, a fog, rose later, or else descended, and Goritz said we were near land, in which I concurred.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

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

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Our excitement was intense.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading A mist, a fog, rose later, or else descended, and Goritz said we were near land, in which I concurred.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

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

From this reading A mist, a fog, rose later, or else descended, and Goritz said we were near land, in which I concurred.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Was the great revelation to be vouchsafed?

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

become quiet or still; fall silent

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A mist, a fog, rose later, or else descended, and Goritz said we were near land, in which I concurred.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

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

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Our excitement was intense.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

and nothing more

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

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

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A mist, a fog, rose later, or else descended, and Goritz said we were near land, in which I concurred.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

the common people generally

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

the force of workers available

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

become covered with mist

From this reading A mist, a fog, rose later, or else descended, and Goritz said we were near land, in which I concurred.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

Norwegian explorer of the Arctic and director of the League of Nations relief program for refugees of World War I (1861-1930)

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A mist, a fog, rose later, or else descended, and Goritz said we were near land, in which I concurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our excitement was intense.

above and across; more than

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

with speed

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Was the great revelation to be vouchsafed?

the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading A mist, a fog, rose later, or else descended, and Goritz said we were near land, in which I concurred.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading A mist, a fog, rose later, or else descended, and Goritz said we were near land, in which I concurred.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

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

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

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

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

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

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

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

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

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

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

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

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading That strange Arctic hush, the misty light over everything, that grayish white light caused by the reflexion from the ice being cast high into the air against masses of vapor, that Nansen has described, encompassed us.

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

From this reading Was the great revelation to be vouchsafed?

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

From this reading Our excitement was intense.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A mist, a fog, rose later, or else descended, and Goritz said we were near land, in which I concurred.

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

From this reading A mist, a fog, rose later, or else descended, and Goritz said we were near land, in which I concurred.

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

From this reading A mist, a fog, rose later, or else descended, and Goritz said we were near land, in which I concurred.

a Caucasian

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.

arrange or fold as a cover or protection

From this reading KROCKER LAND RIM On the fourth day came another change, for in these haunts of the snow gods and the ice gods the shadow of storm darkens quickly, and if these deities descend to earth they wrap themselves thickly in shades and mists and white trailing togas, or else they just blow upon the earth their coldest breath, killing all human life, lest they be seen of men.