Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

later than; following

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For the time being a strong reaction set in, and popular opinion condemned any further expenditure of life and money in the frozen regions of the Arctic.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading For the time being a strong reaction set in, and popular opinion condemned any further expenditure of life and money in the frozen regions of the Arctic.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For the time being a strong reaction set in, and popular opinion condemned any further expenditure of life and money in the frozen regions of the Arctic.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading For the time being a strong reaction set in, and popular opinion condemned any further expenditure of life and money in the frozen regions of the Arctic.

the act of conquering

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play

From this reading EPILOGUE.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

(Greek mythology) Greek god of darkness who dwelt in the underworld; son of Chaos; brother of Nox; father of Aether and Day

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

divisible by two

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

money paid out; an amount spent

From this reading For the time being a strong reaction set in, and popular opinion condemned any further expenditure of life and money in the frozen regions of the Arctic.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading For the time being a strong reaction set in, and popular opinion condemned any further expenditure of life and money in the frozen regions of the Arctic.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading For the time being a strong reaction set in, and popular opinion condemned any further expenditure of life and money in the frozen regions of the Arctic.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For the time being a strong reaction set in, and popular opinion condemned any further expenditure of life and money in the frozen regions of the Arctic.

something that is lost

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

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From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

the force of workers available

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

and nothing more

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading For the time being a strong reaction set in, and popular opinion condemned any further expenditure of life and money in the frozen regions of the Arctic.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

not any; not one

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

to, toward, or in the northwest

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading For the time being a strong reaction set in, and popular opinion condemned any further expenditure of life and money in the frozen regions of the Arctic.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading For the time being a strong reaction set in, and popular opinion condemned any further expenditure of life and money in the frozen regions of the Arctic.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading For the time being a strong reaction set in, and popular opinion condemned any further expenditure of life and money in the frozen regions of the Arctic.

new

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For the time being a strong reaction set in, and popular opinion condemned any further expenditure of life and money in the frozen regions of the Arctic.

transport commercially

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading After the great episode of the loss of Franklin, and the search for his ships, public interest in the North-West Passage may be said to have ended.

term of address for a man

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading For the time being a strong reaction set in, and popular opinion condemned any further expenditure of life and money in the frozen regions of the Arctic.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For the time being a strong reaction set in, and popular opinion condemned any further expenditure of life and money in the frozen regions of the Arctic.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE CONQUEST OF THE POLE It is no part of the present narrative to follow in detail the explorations and discoveries made in the polar seas in recent times.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

of no value

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The journey made by Sir Robert M'Clure and his men, after abandoning their ship, had proved that such a water-way existed, but the knowledge of the northern regions acquired in the attempt to find the survivors of the _Erebus_ and the _Terror_ made it clear that the passage was valueless, not merely for commerce, but even for the uses of exploration.