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From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
anew
From this reading Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
(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 Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading We are inclined to bundle our results, and quit the under-world of ice as soon as the ice breaks enough to give us freedom.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading We are inclined to bundle our results, and quit the under-world of ice as soon as the ice breaks enough to give us freedom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
CIVILISATIONnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Indeed, we ought to be contented with the unparalleled series of scientific records which are now written in our journals.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading We are inclined to bundle our results, and quit the under-world of ice as soon as the ice breaks enough to give us freedom.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
FREEDverbUS /friːd/
past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading We are inclined to bundle our results, and quit the under-world of ice as soon as the ice breaks enough to give us freedom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We are inclined to bundle our results, and quit the under-world of ice as soon as the ice breaks enough to give us freedom.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading We are inclined to bundle our results, and quit the under-world of ice as soon as the ice breaks enough to give us freedom.
ICE-EMBRACES
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From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
ice-strewn
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From this reading Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, we ought to be contented with the unparalleled series of scientific records which are now written in our journals.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading We are inclined to bundle our results, and quit the under-world of ice as soon as the ice breaks enough to give us freedom.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, we ought to be contented with the unparalleled series of scientific records which are now written in our journals.
injudiciousadjectiveUS /ˌɪndʒʌˈdɪʃəs/
lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise
From this reading Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Indeed, we ought to be contented with the unparalleled series of scientific records which are now written in our journals.
immediately past
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Indeed, we ought to be contented with the unparalleled series of scientific records which are now written in our journals.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading We are inclined to bundle our results, and quit the under-world of ice as soon as the ice breaks enough to give us freedom.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Indeed, we ought to be contented with the unparalleled series of scientific records which are now written in our journals.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading We are inclined to bundle our results, and quit the under-world of ice as soon as the ice breaks enough to give us freedom.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Indeed, we ought to be contented with the unparalleled series of scientific records which are now written in our journals.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Indeed, we ought to be contented with the unparalleled series of scientific records which are now written in our journals.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
in the near future
From this reading We are inclined to bundle our results, and quit the under-world of ice as soon as the ice breaks enough to give us freedom.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
under-world
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From this reading We are inclined to bundle our results, and quit the under-world of ice as soon as the ice breaks enough to give us freedom.
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Indeed, we ought to be contented with the unparalleled series of scientific records which are now written in our journals.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We are inclined to bundle our results, and quit the under-world of ice as soon as the ice breaks enough to give us freedom.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, we ought to be contented with the unparalleled series of scientific records which are now written in our journals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FREED FROM THE ICE-EMBRACES--RETURN TO CIVILISATION January 5.--We are satisfied with the success of our mission to the present.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Our provisions are nearly all used, and to penetrate again into another part of this ice-strewn sea, with our present equipment, would be injudicious.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Indeed, we ought to be contented with the unparalleled series of scientific records which are now written in our journals.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading We should like to terminate our campaign with a striking sweep of discoveries, such as marked our beginning last year, but such a hope is now quite beyond the range of possibility.
