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From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A preliminary expedition up the glacier occupied the afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading We wandered over the small glacier to the foot of a peak standing in the angle between it and the Highway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
astronomicaladjectiveUS /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This moraine would have to be crossed; we knew enough of dragging sledges over moraines to foresee something of the troubles thus provided.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading We wandered over the small glacier to the foot of a peak standing in the angle between it and the Highway.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
placed crosswise
From this reading This moraine would have to be crossed; we knew enough of dragging sledges over moraines to foresee something of the troubles thus provided.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading This moraine would have to be crossed; we knew enough of dragging sledges over moraines to foresee something of the troubles thus provided.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading This moraine would have to be crossed; we knew enough of dragging sledges over moraines to foresee something of the troubles thus provided.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading A preliminary expedition up the glacier occupied the afternoon.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading This moraine would have to be crossed; we knew enough of dragging sledges over moraines to foresee something of the troubles thus provided.
set up or found
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
glaciernounUS /ˈɡleɪʃər/
a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading A preliminary expedition up the glacier occupied the afternoon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This moraine would have to be crossed; we knew enough of dragging sledges over moraines to foresee something of the troubles thus provided.
HIGHWAYnounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We wandered over the small glacier to the foot of a peak standing in the angle between it and the Highway.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We wandered over the small glacier to the foot of a peak standing in the angle between it and the Highway.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This moraine would have to be crossed; we knew enough of dragging sledges over moraines to foresee something of the troubles thus provided.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
most important element
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
morainenounUS /mərˈeɪn/
accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
moraines
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From this reading This moraine would have to be crossed; we knew enough of dragging sledges over moraines to foresee something of the troubles thus provided.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
held or filled or in use
From this reading A preliminary expedition up the glacier occupied the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This moraine would have to be crossed; we knew enough of dragging sledges over moraines to foresee something of the troubles thus provided.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading We wandered over the small glacier to the foot of a peak standing in the angle between it and the Highway.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading A preliminary expedition up the glacier occupied the afternoon.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading This moraine would have to be crossed; we knew enough of dragging sledges over moraines to foresee something of the troubles thus provided.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
sledges
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From this reading This moraine would have to be crossed; we knew enough of dragging sledges over moraines to foresee something of the troubles thus provided.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This moraine would have to be crossed; we knew enough of dragging sledges over moraines to foresee something of the troubles thus provided.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
having a supporting base
From this reading We wandered over the small glacier to the foot of a peak standing in the angle between it and the Highway.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
in or at that place or location
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This moraine would have to be crossed; we knew enough of dragging sledges over moraines to foresee something of the troubles thus provided.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading This moraine would have to be crossed; we knew enough of dragging sledges over moraines to foresee something of the troubles thus provided.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
tributaryadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪbjəteri/
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading This moraine would have to be crossed; we knew enough of dragging sledges over moraines to foresee something of the troubles thus provided.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A preliminary expedition up the glacier occupied the afternoon.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading We wandered over the small glacier to the foot of a peak standing in the angle between it and the Highway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE KING’S HIGHWAY The next morning (July 26), being beautifully fine, was devoted to an astronomical determination of our position and other preparations for carrying on a survey.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An easy way was found on to the ice, but there luck turned, for, as a matter of fact, we were not really on the Kings Glacier itself, but on the foot of a small tributary flowing round from an enclosed basin on the south and divided from the main glacier by an immense moraine.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This moraine would have to be crossed; we knew enough of dragging sledges over moraines to foresee something of the troubles thus provided.
