11th
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From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
1897
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From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
highly skilled
From this reading The first part of this bold enterprise is accomplished, and now we are confronted with the terrible question: Where are they?
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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Andrée
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From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first part of this bold enterprise is accomplished, and now we are confronted with the terrible question: Where are they?
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
fearless and daring
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
BUTLERnounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
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a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading The first part of this bold enterprise is accomplished, and now we are confronted with the terrible question: Where are they?
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The comments took their usual course.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The first part of this bold enterprise is accomplished, and now we are confronted with the terrible question: Where are they?
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
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favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first part of this bold enterprise is accomplished, and now we are confronted with the terrible question: Where are they?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
Fraenkel
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From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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FROME
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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
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a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first part of this bold enterprise is accomplished, and now we are confronted with the terrible question: Where are they?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
Messrs
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From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The first part of this bold enterprise is accomplished, and now we are confronted with the terrible question: Where are they?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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Ornen
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From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
have ownership or possession of
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writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The first part of this bold enterprise is accomplished, and now we are confronted with the terrible question: Where are they?
pessimisticadjectiveUS /ˌpesəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the worst possible outcome
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
PRINTINGnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
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prognosticationsnounUS /prɑːɡˌnɑːstəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “prognostication” — a sign of something about to happen
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The first part of this bold enterprise is accomplished, and now we are confronted with the terrible question: Where are they?
SELWOOD
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primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
Spitzbergennoun
islands in the Svalbard archipelago to the east of northern Greenland; belonging to Norway
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
strainsnounUS /streɪnz/
plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
Strindbergnoun
Swedish dramatist and novelist (1849-1912)
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
TANNERnounUS /ˈtænər/
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
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causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The first part of this bold enterprise is accomplished, and now we are confronted with the terrible question: Where are they?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The comments took their usual course.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first part of this bold enterprise is accomplished, and now we are confronted with the terrible question: Where are they?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The comments took their usual course.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The comments took their usual course.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
VirgonounUS /ˈvɜːrɡoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Virgo
From this reading On the afternoon of Sunday, the 11th of July, 1897, the balloon _Ornen_ left the port of Virgo, Spitzbergen, carrying in its car Messrs. Andrée, Strindberg, and Fraenkel, the bold explorers, starting for the conquest of the North Pole.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The first part of this bold enterprise is accomplished, and now we are confronted with the terrible question: Where are they?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
in or at the place that
From this reading The first part of this bold enterprise is accomplished, and now we are confronted with the terrible question: Where are they?
in the company of; together with
From this reading All the papers of the day were immediately filled with discussions in various strains, pessimistic or favourable comments and prognostications, articles full of hope or criticism,—each, in short, looking upon this extraordinary expedition from its own point of view.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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