used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
anew
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
eagerly desirous
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
a youthful male person
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
at any time
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
not any; not one
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
the possibility of future success
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
transport commercially
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
Spitzbergennoun
islands in the Svalbard archipelago to the east of northern Greenland; belonging to Norway
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
having a supporting base
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "I have not the slightest intention of doing so, old boy, in fact I am quite as anxious to get to the pole as you are; and strange as it may seem I feel safer in the air ship than standing here."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
Torrence
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From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
in or at the place that
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We were unanimous in our determination to go to the pole, and I will guarantee that no expedition ever started for there with so good a prospect of reaching it, or with greater comforts than we had.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I am willing to trust my life in her across the frozen sea!" said Torrence, observing her with intense admiration.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
you're
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From this reading "Now is the time to decide if you’re not," I answered; "though for my part I believe she is safer than dry land!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That is exactly my idea," said he, "although, if you should feel inclined to change your mind, there is another chance at Spitzbergen, where we shall stop again before the final leap."
