19th
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From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About nine o’clock the men departed, going down stream along the edge of the hills.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
anew
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading About nine o’clock the men departed, going down stream along the edge of the hills.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
any thing at all
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
capabilitynounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
Castani
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From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
COUNTERMARCHverb
march back along the same way
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
well in the past; former
From this reading About nine o’clock the men departed, going down stream along the edge of the hills.
the act of departing
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading About nine o’clock the men departed, going down stream along the edge of the hills.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading About nine o’clock the men departed, going down stream along the edge of the hills.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
etc
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From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
flournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
the act of departing
From this reading About nine o’clock the men departed, going down stream along the edge of the hills.
GumsnounUS /ɡʌmz/
plural of “gum” — a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading About nine o’clock the men departed, going down stream along the edge of the hills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
ice-cliffs
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From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
the force of workers available
From this reading About nine o’clock the men departed, going down stream along the edge of the hills.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading About nine o’clock the men departed, going down stream along the edge of the hills.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading About nine o’clock the men departed, going down stream along the edge of the hills.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
a full supply
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading About nine o’clock the men departed, going down stream along the edge of the hills.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
carry out
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
toilsnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They would, we reckoned, take two days to go down and three to return, so that, allowing them a day’s rest at the beach, we might hope to see them again on Tuesday.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After their departure we reckoned up our stores; there was not much bacon, but plenty of soup, chocolate, etc., and flour enough for at least a fortnight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AN ATTACK AND A COUNTERMARCH _Thursday, the 19th._—We spent a comfortable night and indulged next morning in the luxury of a ‘long lie.’
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was in opposition to our advice, as we felt sure the ice-cliffs would get worse as they approached Lake Castani; but Gums confidently asserted his capability of finding a route, and they thought anything would be better than repeating the toils of the previous day.
