1905
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From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed almost like the purpose of a living creature.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
BartlettnounUS /ˈbɑːrtlɪt/
United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading It cheered us, for this was her constant habit.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
unvarying in nature
From this reading It cheered us, for this was her constant habit.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It seemed almost like the purpose of a living creature.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
one or the other of two
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It cheered us, for this was her constant habit.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
an established custom
From this reading It cheered us, for this was her constant habit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It cheered us, for this was her constant habit.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It seemed almost like the purpose of a living creature.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It seemed almost like the purpose of a living creature.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
on one occasion
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
and nothing more
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
having a point
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It seemed almost like the purpose of a living creature.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
RooseveltnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelt/
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed almost like the purpose of a living creature.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
transport commercially
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It cheered us, for this was her constant habit.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
up to a particular time
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It cheered us, for this was her constant habit.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It cheered us, for this was her constant habit.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
at the time that
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever on the upward voyage--either this time or on her first trip in 1905--the ship was beset in the ice so that we lost control of her, she always swung around of her own accord and pointed north.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WINTER QUARTERS When the removal of supplies had lightened the _Roosevelt_ so much that Bartlett got her considerably farther in shore, she lay with her nose pointing almost true north.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When twisting through the ice, if we got caught when the ship was headed east or west, it was only a little while before the pressure would swing her round till once more she looked northward.
