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Through the first Antarctic night, 1898-1899
Through the first Antarctic night, 1898-1899

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of Through the first Antarctic night, 1898-1899 is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Frederick Albert Cook • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.
The thermometer has registered to -15° C.
(5° F.) during the night, and is about -9° C.
(15.8° F.) to-day.
After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.
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Through the first Antarctic night, 1898-1899

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of Through the first Antarctic night, 1898-1899 is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.
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The thermometer has registered to -15° C.
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(5° F.) during the night, and is about -9° C.
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(15.8° F.) to-day.
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After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.
/ˈæftər ðiːz stɔːrmz wiː ˈjuːʒəwəli hæv ə fjuː deɪz ʌv kɑːm ˈweðər wɪð ə loʊ ˈtemprətʃər ənd ˈæftər iːtʃ səkˈsesɪv bloʊ wiː faɪnd ðæt ðə ˈmɜːrkjəri ˈsetəlz ˈkloʊsər ənd ˈkloʊsər tuː ðə bʌlb/

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bulb noun US /bʌlb/

a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure

From this reading “After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.”

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fading noun US /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading “THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.”

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mercury noun US /ˈmɜːrkjəri/

a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures

From this reading “After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.”

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registered adjective US /ˈredʒɪstərd/

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading “The thermometer has registered to -15° C.”

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settles noun US /ˈsetəlz/

plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back

From this reading “After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.”

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subsided verb US /səbˈsaɪdɪd/

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading “THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.”

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successive adjective US /səkˈsesɪv/

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading “After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.”

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thermometer noun US /θərˈmɑːmətər/

measuring instrument for measuring temperature

From this reading “The thermometer has registered to -15° C.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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few days adjective + noun

In this reading “THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.”

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calm weather verb + noun

In this reading “After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.”

399 times in 426,211 chapters
during the night preposition + article + noun counted as “during … night”

In this reading “(5° F.) during the night, and is about -9° C.”

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All words in this reading · 59

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15

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From this reading The thermometer has registered to -15° C.

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15.8

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From this reading (15.8° F.) to-day.

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20

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From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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5

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From this reading (5° F.) during the night, and is about -9° C.

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9

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From this reading (5° F.) during the night, and is about -9° C.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading (5° F.) during the night, and is about -9° C.

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AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

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AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading (5° F.) during the night, and is about -9° C.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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AUTUMNnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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blowverbUS /bloʊ/

exhale hard

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

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bulbnounUS /bʌlb/

a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

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CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading The thermometer has registered to -15° C.

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calmverbUS /kɑːm/

make calm or still

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

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closeradverbUS /ˈkloʊsər/

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

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DAYSnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading (5° F.) during the night, and is about -9° C.

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eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

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entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

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

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading (5° F.) during the night, and is about -9° C.

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FADINGnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading (5° F.) during the night, and is about -9° C.

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lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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mercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/

a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nightnounUS /naɪt/

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

From this reading (5° F.) during the night, and is about -9° C.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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packverbUS /pæk/

arrange in a container

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading The thermometer has registered to -15° C.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
settlesnounUS /ˈsetəlz/

plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

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stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

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subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

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sweptadjectiveUS /swept/

possessing sweep

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/

measuring instrument for measuring temperature

From this reading The thermometer has registered to -15° C.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

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

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The thermometer has registered to -15° C.

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to-day

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From this reading (15.8° F.) to-day.

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usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/

under normal conditions

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

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wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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weathernounUS /ˈweðər/

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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windnounUS /waɪnd/

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE FADING DAYS OF THE AUTUMN March 20.--Although the wind which has swept the pack for the past few days has entirely subsided, the temperature has not fallen as low as we had expected.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading After these storms we usually have a few days of calm weather with a low temperature, and after each successive blow we find that the mercury settles closer and closer to the bulb.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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