1874
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From this reading The crossing of the Antarctic Circle by the famous _Challenger_ expedition in 1874 revived interest in the far South.
1909
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From this reading THE QUEST FOR THE SOUTH POLE An American had placed the Stars and Stripes on the North Pole in 1909.
1911
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From this reading It was a Norwegian who succeeded in reaching the South Pole in 1911.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a Norwegian who succeeded in reaching the South Pole in 1911.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE QUEST FOR THE SOUTH POLE An American had placed the Stars and Stripes on the North Pole in 1909.
Amundsen's
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From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE QUEST FOR THE SOUTH POLE An American had placed the Stars and Stripes on the North Pole in 1909.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE QUEST FOR THE SOUTH POLE An American had placed the Stars and Stripes on the North Pole in 1909.
AntarcticnounUS /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/
the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
From this reading The crossing of the Antarctic Circle by the famous _Challenger_ expedition in 1874 revived interest in the far South.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading The practical outcome of much discussion was the design of the _Discovery_, a ship built expressly for scientific exploration, and the appointment of Captain Scott to command an Antarctic expedition.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The practical outcome of much discussion was the design of the _Discovery_, a ship built expressly for scientific exploration, and the appointment of Captain Scott to command an Antarctic expedition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The practical outcome of much discussion was the design of the _Discovery_, a ship built expressly for scientific exploration, and the appointment of Captain Scott to command an Antarctic expedition.
ChallengernounUS /ˈtʃæləndʒər/
the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading The crossing of the Antarctic Circle by the famous _Challenger_ expedition in 1874 revived interest in the far South.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The crossing of the Antarctic Circle by the famous _Challenger_ expedition in 1874 revived interest in the far South.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The practical outcome of much discussion was the design of the _Discovery_, a ship built expressly for scientific exploration, and the appointment of Captain Scott to command an Antarctic expedition.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
traveling across
From this reading The crossing of the Antarctic Circle by the famous _Challenger_ expedition in 1874 revived interest in the far South.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The practical outcome of much discussion was the design of the _Discovery_, a ship built expressly for scientific exploration, and the appointment of Captain Scott to command an Antarctic expedition.
the act of discovering something
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The practical outcome of much discussion was the design of the _Discovery_, a ship built expressly for scientific exploration, and the appointment of Captain Scott to command an Antarctic expedition.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The crossing of the Antarctic Circle by the famous _Challenger_ expedition in 1874 revived interest in the far South.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading The practical outcome of much discussion was the design of the _Discovery_, a ship built expressly for scientific exploration, and the appointment of Captain Scott to command an Antarctic expedition.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading The practical outcome of much discussion was the design of the _Discovery_, a ship built expressly for scientific exploration, and the appointment of Captain Scott to command an Antarctic expedition.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The crossing of the Antarctic Circle by the famous _Challenger_ expedition in 1874 revived interest in the far South.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The crossing of the Antarctic Circle by the famous _Challenger_ expedition in 1874 revived interest in the far South.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE QUEST FOR THE SOUTH POLE An American had placed the Stars and Stripes on the North Pole in 1909.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE QUEST FOR THE SOUTH POLE An American had placed the Stars and Stripes on the North Pole in 1909.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE QUEST FOR THE SOUTH POLE An American had placed the Stars and Stripes on the North Pole in 1909.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The crossing of the Antarctic Circle by the famous _Challenger_ expedition in 1874 revived interest in the far South.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a Norwegian who succeeded in reaching the South Pole in 1911.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The practical outcome of much discussion was the design of the _Discovery_, a ship built expressly for scientific exploration, and the appointment of Captain Scott to command an Antarctic expedition.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE QUEST FOR THE SOUTH POLE An American had placed the Stars and Stripes on the North Pole in 1909.
NorwegiannounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Norway
From this reading It was a Norwegian who succeeded in reaching the South Pole in 1911.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE QUEST FOR THE SOUTH POLE An American had placed the Stars and Stripes on the North Pole in 1909.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading The practical outcome of much discussion was the design of the _Discovery_, a ship built expressly for scientific exploration, and the appointment of Captain Scott to command an Antarctic expedition.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading THE QUEST FOR THE SOUTH POLE An American had placed the Stars and Stripes on the North Pole in 1909.
POLEnounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading THE QUEST FOR THE SOUTH POLE An American had placed the Stars and Stripes on the North Pole in 1909.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading The practical outcome of much discussion was the design of the _Discovery_, a ship built expressly for scientific exploration, and the appointment of Captain Scott to command an Antarctic expedition.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading THE QUEST FOR THE SOUTH POLE An American had placed the Stars and Stripes on the North Pole in 1909.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading It was a Norwegian who succeeded in reaching the South Pole in 1911.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading The crossing of the Antarctic Circle by the famous _Challenger_ expedition in 1874 revived interest in the far South.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The practical outcome of much discussion was the design of the _Discovery_, a ship built expressly for scientific exploration, and the appointment of Captain Scott to command an Antarctic expedition.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
Shackleton
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From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
transport commercially
From this reading The practical outcome of much discussion was the design of the _Discovery_, a ship built expressly for scientific exploration, and the appointment of Captain Scott to command an Antarctic expedition.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE QUEST FOR THE SOUTH POLE An American had placed the Stars and Stripes on the North Pole in 1909.
spade-work
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From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE QUEST FOR THE SOUTH POLE An American had placed the Stars and Stripes on the North Pole in 1909.
StripesnounUS /straɪps/
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
From this reading THE QUEST FOR THE SOUTH POLE An American had placed the Stars and Stripes on the North Pole in 1909.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading It was a Norwegian who succeeded in reaching the South Pole in 1911.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUEST FOR THE SOUTH POLE An American had placed the Stars and Stripes on the North Pole in 1909.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a Norwegian who succeeded in reaching the South Pole in 1911.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
which person or people
From this reading It was a Norwegian who succeeded in reaching the South Pole in 1911.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the spade-work which contributed so largely to the final success had been done so enthusiastically by two Englishmen that the expeditions of Scott and Shackleton must find a place here before we conclude this _Book of Discovery_ with Amundsen's final and brilliant dash.
