used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The moving of thousands of pounds of supplies for men and dogs for a distance of ninety miles, under the rigorous conditions of the Arctic, presented problems for calculation.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The plan was to establish stations along the route, instead of sending each party through to Cape Columbia and back.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading The moving of thousands of pounds of supplies for men and dogs for a distance of ninety miles, under the rigorous conditions of the Arctic, presented problems for calculation.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The plan was to establish stations along the route, instead of sending each party through to Cape Columbia and back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
for the reason that
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading The moving of thousands of pounds of supplies for men and dogs for a distance of ninety miles, under the rigorous conditions of the Arctic, presented problems for calculation.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The moving of thousands of pounds of supplies for men and dogs for a distance of ninety miles, under the rigorous conditions of the Arctic, presented problems for calculation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From there we could strike straight north over the ice of the Polar Sea.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The moving of thousands of pounds of supplies for men and dogs for a distance of ninety miles, under the rigorous conditions of the Arctic, presented problems for calculation.
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 The moving of thousands of pounds of supplies for men and dogs for a distance of ninety miles, under the rigorous conditions of the Arctic, presented problems for calculation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The plan was to establish stations along the route, instead of sending each party through to Cape Columbia and back.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The plan was to establish stations along the route, instead of sending each party through to Cape Columbia and back.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
let have
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The plan was to establish stations along the route, instead of sending each party through to Cape Columbia and back.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
most important element
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
the force of workers available
From this reading The moving of thousands of pounds of supplies for men and dogs for a distance of ninety miles, under the rigorous conditions of the Arctic, presented problems for calculation.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
in motion
From this reading The moving of thousands of pounds of supplies for men and dogs for a distance of ninety miles, under the rigorous conditions of the Arctic, presented problems for calculation.
ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading From there we could strike straight north over the ice of the Polar Sea.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From there we could strike straight north over the ice of the Polar Sea.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The plan was to establish stations along the route, instead of sending each party through to Cape Columbia and back.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The plan was to establish stations along the route, instead of sending each party through to Cape Columbia and back.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
PolaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading From there we could strike straight north over the ice of the Polar Sea.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading The moving of thousands of pounds of supplies for men and dogs for a distance of ninety miles, under the rigorous conditions of the Arctic, presented problems for calculation.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The moving of thousands of pounds of supplies for men and dogs for a distance of ninety miles, under the rigorous conditions of the Arctic, presented problems for calculation.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The moving of thousands of pounds of supplies for men and dogs for a distance of ninety miles, under the rigorous conditions of the Arctic, presented problems for calculation.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading The moving of thousands of pounds of supplies for men and dogs for a distance of ninety miles, under the rigorous conditions of the Arctic, presented problems for calculation.
RobesonnounUS /ˈroʊbɪsən/
United States bass singer and an outspoken critic of racism and proponent of socialism (1898-1976)
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The plan was to establish stations along the route, instead of sending each party through to Cape Columbia and back.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading From there we could strike straight north over the ice of the Polar Sea.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The plan was to establish stations along the route, instead of sending each party through to Cape Columbia and back.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
transport commercially
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
the season of growth
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading The plan was to establish stations along the route, instead of sending each party through to Cape Columbia and back.
successive (without a break)
From this reading From there we could strike straight north over the ice of the Polar Sea.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading From there we could strike straight north over the ice of the Polar Sea.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From there we could strike straight north over the ice of the Polar Sea.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The moving of thousands of pounds of supplies for men and dogs for a distance of ninety miles, under the rigorous conditions of the Arctic, presented problems for calculation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The plan was to establish stations along the route, instead of sending each party through to Cape Columbia and back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The moving of thousands of pounds of supplies for men and dogs for a distance of ninety miles, under the rigorous conditions of the Arctic, presented problems for calculation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From there we could strike straight north over the ice of the Polar Sea.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Cape Columbia, ninety miles northwest from the ship, had been chosen because it was the most northerly point of Grant Land, and because it was far enough west to be out of the ice current setting down Robeson Channel.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE AUTUMN WORK The main purpose of the autumn sledge parties was the transportation to Cape Columbia of supplies for the spring sledge journey toward the Pole.
