1818
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From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
1828
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From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
1829
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From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
on or to one side
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
Baffin's
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From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
BoothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
eclipsedverbUS /ɪˈklɪpst/
past form of “eclipse” — be greater in significance than
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
Felix
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From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
InletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
land-locked
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From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
long-dreamt-of
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From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
not any; not one
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
ParryverbUS /ˈperi/
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
Parry's
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From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
PolaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
by chance
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
propelledverbUS /prəˈpeld/
inflected form of “propel” — cause to move forward with force
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
Regent's
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From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
ROSS'SnounUS /ˈrɑːsɪz/
possessive form of “ross” — Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
in the near future
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On that occasion he distinguished himself by jumping to the conclusion that Lancaster Sound was a land-locked bay, and possibly on account of this error the Government did not see fit to entertain his new proposal.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
precisely as stated
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thanks, however, to the generosity of his friend Mr Felix Booth, he was able, in 1829, to buy and fit out a paddle steamer called the _Victory_, which had previously been used as a steam packet running between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be remembered that Ross had had some previous experience of Arctic navigation, for in 1818 he had set out with the _Isabella_ and _Alexander_ on a voyage through Baffin’s Bay, Parry being his second in command.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ROSS’S ADVENTURES IN THE “VICTORY” The idea of discovering a north-west passage, though temporarily eclipsed by Parry’s great effort to reach the North Pole, was by no means set aside, and in 1828, soon after the return of the Polar Expedition, Captain John Ross approached the Government with a plan for the long-dreamt-of route through Prince Regent’s Inlet.
but in spite of that
From this reading In those days, of course, navigation by steam was in the very earliest stages of its development, and the experiment of sailing the Arctic seas in a boat propelled by the new motive power had yet to be tried.
