used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Meanwhile Franklin and Parry started on another expedition in the same month and year.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Meanwhile Franklin and Parry started on another expedition in the same month and year.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
CoppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Franklin had made himself a name by work done in the Spitzbergen waters; he was to succeed in the end where others had failed in finding the North-West Passage.
Dr
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From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Franklin had made himself a name by work done in the Spitzbergen waters; he was to succeed in the end where others had failed in finding the North-West Passage.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Meanwhile Franklin and Parry started on another expedition in the same month and year.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Franklin had made himself a name by work done in the Spitzbergen waters; he was to succeed in the end where others had failed in finding the North-West Passage.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Franklin had made himself a name by work done in the Spitzbergen waters; he was to succeed in the end where others had failed in finding the North-West Passage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Meanwhile Franklin and Parry started on another expedition in the same month and year.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
FROZENadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Meanwhile Franklin and Parry started on another expedition in the same month and year.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Franklin had made himself a name by work done in the Spitzbergen waters; he was to succeed in the end where others had failed in finding the North-West Passage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
HepburnnounUS /ˈhepbərn/
United States film actress who appeared in many films with Spencer Tracy (1907-2003)
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Franklin had made himself a name by work done in the Spitzbergen waters; he was to succeed in the end where others had failed in finding the North-West Passage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
HoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
Hudson'snounUS /ˈhʌdsənz/
possessive form of “hudson” — a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Meanwhile Franklin and Parry started on another expedition in the same month and year.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
knightedverbUS /ˈnaɪtɪd/
past form of “knight” — raise (someone) to knighthood
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Franklin had made himself a name by work done in the Spitzbergen waters; he was to succeed in the end where others had failed in finding the North-West Passage.
engage in
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Meanwhile Franklin and Parry started on another expedition in the same month and year.
come together
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Meanwhile Franklin and Parry started on another expedition in the same month and year.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Franklin had made himself a name by work done in the Spitzbergen waters; he was to succeed in the end where others had failed in finding the North-West Passage.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Meanwhile Franklin and Parry started on another expedition in the same month and year.
North-Westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading Franklin had made himself a name by work done in the Spitzbergen waters; he was to succeed in the end where others had failed in finding the North-West Passage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Meanwhile Franklin and Parry started on another expedition in the same month and year.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
others
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From this reading Franklin had made himself a name by work done in the Spitzbergen waters; he was to succeed in the end where others had failed in finding the North-West Passage.
ParryverbUS /ˈperi/
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Meanwhile Franklin and Parry started on another expedition in the same month and year.
Parry's
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From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Franklin had made himself a name by work done in the Spitzbergen waters; he was to succeed in the end where others had failed in finding the North-West Passage.
continue talking
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
RichardsonnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsən/
United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Meanwhile Franklin and Parry started on another expedition in the same month and year.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
Spitzbergennoun
islands in the Svalbard archipelago to the east of northern Greenland; belonging to Norway
From this reading Franklin had made himself a name by work done in the Spitzbergen waters; he was to succeed in the end where others had failed in finding the North-West Passage.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Meanwhile Franklin and Parry started on another expedition in the same month and year.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Franklin had made himself a name by work done in the Spitzbergen waters; he was to succeed in the end where others had failed in finding the North-West Passage.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Meanwhile Franklin and Parry started on another expedition in the same month and year.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Franklin had made himself a name by work done in the Spitzbergen waters; he was to succeed in the end where others had failed in finding the North-West Passage.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was to go by Hudson's Bay to the mouth of the Copper Mine River and then make his way by sea eastward along the coast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
in or at the place that
From this reading Franklin had made himself a name by work done in the Spitzbergen waters; he was to succeed in the end where others had failed in finding the North-West Passage.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The party selected for this work consisted of Captain Franklin, Dr. Richardson, a naval surgeon, two midshipmen, Back and Hood, one of whom was afterwards knighted, and an English sailor named John Hepburn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Parry's orders were to proceed from east to west, Franklin was to go from west to east, with a chance--if remote--that they might meet.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Franklin had made himself a name by work done in the Spitzbergen waters; he was to succeed in the end where others had failed in finding the North-West Passage.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE FROZEN NORTH Meanwhile Franklin and Parry started on another expedition in the same month and year.
