Chapter XXII

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

From this reading A fortnight before we started there was a couple of feet of snow on the high pampa.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

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

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

plural of “arena” — a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Beside the lake it had been blowing heavily, and storms of sleet followed each other in dreary succession.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A fortnight before we started there was a couple of feet of snow on the high pampa.

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From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Beside the lake it had been blowing heavily, and storms of sleet followed each other in dreary succession.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading Beside the lake it had been blowing heavily, and storms of sleet followed each other in dreary succession.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading Every morning we saw the white cloak of winter throwing its snowy folds lower and lower upon the mountains.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading A fortnight before we started there was a couple of feet of snow on the high pampa.

in a coy manner

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

the act of departing

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Beside the lake it had been blowing heavily, and storms of sleet followed each other in dreary succession.

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

From this reading Beside the lake it had been blowing heavily, and storms of sleet followed each other in dreary succession.

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From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every morning we saw the white cloak of winter throwing its snowy folds lower and lower upon the mountains.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A fortnight before we started there was a couple of feet of snow on the high pampa.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading Every morning we saw the white cloak of winter throwing its snowy folds lower and lower upon the mountains.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Beside the lake it had been blowing heavily, and storms of sleet followed each other in dreary succession.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading A fortnight before we started there was a couple of feet of snow on the high pampa.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

a farewell remark

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

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

From this reading Beside the lake it had been blowing heavily, and storms of sleet followed each other in dreary succession.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Beside the lake it had been blowing heavily, and storms of sleet followed each other in dreary succession.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A fortnight before we started there was a couple of feet of snow on the high pampa.

toward home

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Beside the lake it had been blowing heavily, and storms of sleet followed each other in dreary succession.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Every morning we saw the white cloak of winter throwing its snowy folds lower and lower upon the mountains.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

set afire or burning

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Every morning we saw the white cloak of winter throwing its snowy folds lower and lower upon the mountains.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Every morning we saw the white cloak of winter throwing its snowy folds lower and lower upon the mountains.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Every morning we saw the white cloak of winter throwing its snowy folds lower and lower upon the mountains.

a form of address for a man

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

and nothing more

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Beside the lake it had been blowing heavily, and storms of sleet followed each other in dreary succession.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

a place of business for retailing goods

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A fortnight before we started there was a couple of feet of snow on the high pampa.

go across or through

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

region in southern South America between the Andes and the South Atlantic

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

any competition

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

cut with a saw

From this reading Every morning we saw the white cloak of winter throwing its snowy folds lower and lower upon the mountains.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

the act of closing something

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)

From this reading Beside the lake it had been blowing heavily, and storms of sleet followed each other in dreary succession.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading Every morning we saw the white cloak of winter throwing its snowy folds lower and lower upon the mountains.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A fortnight before we started there was a couple of feet of snow on the high pampa.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

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 Beside the lake it had been blowing heavily, and storms of sleet followed each other in dreary succession.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading Beside the lake it had been blowing heavily, and storms of sleet followed each other in dreary succession.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

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

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A fortnight before we started there was a couple of feet of snow on the high pampa.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Every morning we saw the white cloak of winter throwing its snowy folds lower and lower upon the mountains.

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

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

in the direction of

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Every morning we saw the white cloak of winter throwing its snowy folds lower and lower upon the mountains.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The severe season of the Cordillera and Southern Patagonia was fast shutting us in; already the Pass to Punta Arenas was closed feet deep in snow, and our only outlet for the south lay towards Gallegos.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

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

From this reading A fortnight before we started there was a couple of feet of snow on the high pampa.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A fortnight before we started there was a couple of feet of snow on the high pampa.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

a Caucasian

From this reading Every morning we saw the white cloak of winter throwing its snowy folds lower and lower upon the mountains.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOMEWARD Winter comes on -- Departure from Lake Argentino -- Changed aspect of country -- Snow-clouds -- Indian encampment -- Race with the snow -- River Coyly -- River Gallegos -- Ford -- Signs of civilisation -- Gallegos -- Taking passage in steamer -- Lighted street -- Good-bye to Bernardo -- Meeting with Mr. Waag and Mr. Von Plaaten Hallermund on the _Elena_ -- What Patagonia taught me.