Chapter V

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From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

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From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

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

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

in actual fact

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

in addition

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

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

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

subject to appointment

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

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

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

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From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

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From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

moving toward the east

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

to come or go into

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

inquire into

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

a boy or man

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

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

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

possessive form of “franklin” — United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

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From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

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

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

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From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

United States film actress who appeared in many films with Spencer Tracy (1907-2003)

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

of great significance or value

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

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

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

a message received and understood

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

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

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

of or relating to or caused by magnetism

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

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From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

absolutely essential

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

the leaf of a conifer

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

not any; not one

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

to, toward, or in the northwest

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

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From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

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

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

United States architect (1838-1886)

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

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

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

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

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

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

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

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

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber

From this reading The members of this expedition were five in number, and consisted of Franklin himself, Dr John Richardson, a surgeon in the navy, George Back, who had sailed as mate in the _Trent_ with Franklin in 1818, Robert Hood, a midshipman, and John Hepburn, a sailor who was to act as servant.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

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

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The object was to survey the coast carefully, to place conspicuous marks at the points at which ships might enter, and to deposit such information as to the nature of the coast as might be of service to Parry if he should actually succeed in finding a north-west passage.

during the time that

From this reading The results of this interview were that while Parry was appointed to the command of the _Hecla_ and _Griper_, Franklin was commissioned to undertake the no less important overland expedition to explore the shores of the North American continent from the mouth of the Coppermine River eastward.

which person or people

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Franklin was also to conduct a series of scientific observations, making careful notes of the changes in the temperature, the state of the wind and weather, the dip and variation of the magnetic needle, and the intensity of the magnetic force.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FRANKLIN’S FIRST OVERLAND JOURNEY It is now necessary to return to Parry’s friend and fellow explorer, John Franklin, who, it will be remembered, was summoned into Lord Melville’s presence with Parry on November 18, 1818.