(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With increasing northing the days became shorter and the exhausted reindeer had to be replaced by dogs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With increasing northing the days became shorter and the exhausted reindeer had to be replaced by dogs.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
blizzardsnounUS /ˈblɪzərdz/
plural of “blizzard” — a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading Much of the travel was in darkness, with resultant capsizings of sledges, frequent falls, and many bodily bruises.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading Much of the travel was in darkness, with resultant capsizings of sledges, frequent falls, and many bodily bruises.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With increasing northing the days became shorter and the exhausted reindeer had to be replaced by dogs.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
capsizingnoun
(nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water
From this reading Of one critical situation he reports: "The heavy sledge was continually capsizing in the rough ice.
capsizings
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From this reading Much of the travel was in darkness, with resultant capsizings of sledges, frequent falls, and many bodily bruises.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Of one critical situation he reports: "The heavy sledge was continually capsizing in the rough ice.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Of one critical situation he reports: "The heavy sledge was continually capsizing in the rough ice.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Much of the travel was in darkness, with resultant capsizings of sledges, frequent falls, and many bodily bruises.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading With increasing northing the days became shorter and the exhausted reindeer had to be replaced by dogs.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading With increasing northing the days became shorter and the exhausted reindeer had to be replaced by dogs.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Much of the travel was in darkness, with resultant capsizings of sledges, frequent falls, and many bodily bruises.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
freezingnounUS /ˈfriːzɪŋ/
the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Much of the travel was in darkness, with resultant capsizings of sledges, frequent falls, and many bodily bruises.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With increasing northing the days became shorter and the exhausted reindeer had to be replaced by dogs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of one critical situation he reports: "The heavy sledge was continually capsizing in the rough ice.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Of one critical situation he reports: "The heavy sledge was continually capsizing in the rough ice.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Much of the travel was in darkness, with resultant capsizings of sledges, frequent falls, and many bodily bruises.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading With increasing northing the days became shorter and the exhausted reindeer had to be replaced by dogs.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Much of the travel was in darkness, with resultant capsizings of sledges, frequent falls, and many bodily bruises.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much of the travel was in darkness, with resultant capsizings of sledges, frequent falls, and many bodily bruises.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
northing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With increasing northing the days became shorter and the exhausted reindeer had to be replaced by dogs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of one critical situation he reports: "The heavy sledge was continually capsizing in the rough ice.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
reindeernounUS /ˈreɪndɪr/
Arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called “reindeer” in Eurasia and “caribou” in North America
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading With increasing northing the days became shorter and the exhausted reindeer had to be replaced by dogs.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Of one critical situation he reports: "The heavy sledge was continually capsizing in the rough ice.
resultantadjectiveUS /riˈzʌltənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Much of the travel was in darkness, with resultant capsizings of sledges, frequent falls, and many bodily bruises.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Of one critical situation he reports: "The heavy sledge was continually capsizing in the rough ice.
roughnessnounUS /ˈrʌfnəs/
a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
seventy-twoadjective
being two more than seventy
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading With increasing northing the days became shorter and the exhausted reindeer had to be replaced by dogs.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Of one critical situation he reports: "The heavy sledge was continually capsizing in the rough ice.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading Of one critical situation he reports: "The heavy sledge was continually capsizing in the rough ice.
sledges
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Much of the travel was in darkness, with resultant capsizings of sledges, frequent falls, and many bodily bruises.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
TellernounUS /ˈtelər/
United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Much of the travel was in darkness, with resultant capsizings of sledges, frequent falls, and many bodily bruises.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The temperature fell to seventy-two degrees below freezing; the sea ice over which they travelled became of almost incredible roughness; while fearful blizzards sprang up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The five days' travel to the Teller reindeer station, near Cape Prince of Wales, were filled with most bitter experiences.
