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Chapter VII
fortunate. Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges. Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed. The route was, however, slightly changed. Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “The route was, however, slightly changed.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.”
for that reason; as a result
From this reading “Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.”
in the direction of
From this reading “Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.”
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From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
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From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The route was, however, slightly changed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
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From this reading fortunate.
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From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
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From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
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From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The route was, however, slightly changed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
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From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
not any; not one
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
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From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The route was, however, slightly changed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The route was, however, slightly changed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
in the direction of
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lieutenant Hobson, therefore, lost no time in resuming his journey, urging on the dogs to their utmost speed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The route was, however, slightly changed.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even in temperate climes there are generally three or four bitter days in May; and they were most serviceable now in consolidating the freshly-fallen snow, and making it practicable for sledges.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of bearing due north, the expedition advanced towards the west, following, so to speak, the curve of the Arctic Circle.
