used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
the state of being absent
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Such a man was forthcoming in Captain George Back, the companion of Franklin, both on the _Trent_ and on his two land expeditions.
BACK'SnounUS /bæks/
possessive form of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Such a man was forthcoming in Captain George Back, the companion of Franklin, both on the _Trent_ and on his two land expeditions.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Such a man was forthcoming in Captain George Back, the companion of Franklin, both on the _Trent_ and on his two land expeditions.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Such a man was forthcoming in Captain George Back, the companion of Franklin, both on the _Trent_ and on his two land expeditions.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
consecutiveadjectiveUS /kənˈsɛk.jə.tɪv/
Following continuously in unbroken sequence.
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Such a man was forthcoming in Captain George Back, the companion of Franklin, both on the _Trent_ and on his two land expeditions.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading Such a man was forthcoming in Captain George Back, the companion of Franklin, both on the _Trent_ and on his two land expeditions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Such a man was forthcoming in Captain George Back, the companion of Franklin, both on the _Trent_ and on his two land expeditions.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
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 There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
a message received and understood
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
inhospitableadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɑːspətəbəl/
unfavorable to life or growth
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
JOURNEYSnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Such a man was forthcoming in Captain George Back, the companion of Franklin, both on the _Trent_ and on his two land expeditions.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
as might be expected
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
others
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From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
not in physical motion
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a man was forthcoming in Captain George Back, the companion of Franklin, both on the _Trent_ and on his two land expeditions.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading Such a man was forthcoming in Captain George Back, the companion of Franklin, both on the _Trent_ and on his two land expeditions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BACK’S TWO JOURNEYS The prolonged absence of Ross and his party naturally gave their friends at home cause for the keenest anxiety.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
which person or people
From this reading There were others, however, who, knowing of the abundance of supplies on Fury Beach, entertained a hope that they might still be alive, and among these was Mr George Ross, a near relative of the commander of the _Victory_.
wintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Many, believing it to be impossible for any Englishman to survive four consecutive winters in the inhospitable Arctic regions, gave them up for dead.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr Ross felt that, if it were possible to find a man who would be prepared to lead an expedition through Northern America, and thence to Fury Beach, the crew of the _Victory_ might be rescued, or, at any rate, some definite information might be obtained concerning their fate.
