Chapter XV

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

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

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

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

in actual fact

From this reading Though Collinson was nominally leader of the expedition, M’Clure actually became its central figure, and it is with his doings that we shall have principally to deal.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

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

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Though Collinson was nominally leader of the expedition, M’Clure actually became its central figure, and it is with his doings that we shall have principally to deal.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

serving as an essential component

From this reading Though Collinson was nominally leader of the expedition, M’Clure actually became its central figure, and it is with his doings that we shall have principally to deal.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Though Collinson was nominally leader of the expedition, M’Clure actually became its central figure, and it is with his doings that we shall have principally to deal.

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

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

characterized by great determination

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading Though Collinson was nominally leader of the expedition, M’Clure actually became its central figure, and it is with his doings that we shall have principally to deal.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

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

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Though Collinson was nominally leader of the expedition, M’Clure actually became its central figure, and it is with his doings that we shall have principally to deal.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

set up or found

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

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

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

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

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

involving risk or danger

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

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

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

foreshadow or presage

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

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

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

impossible to subdue

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

a scientist who devotes himself to doing research

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

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

From this reading Though Collinson was nominally leader of the expedition, M’Clure actually became its central figure, and it is with his doings that we shall have principally to deal.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Though Collinson was nominally leader of the expedition, M’Clure actually became its central figure, and it is with his doings that we shall have principally to deal.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading Though Collinson was nominally leader of the expedition, M’Clure actually became its central figure, and it is with his doings that we shall have principally to deal.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

come together

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

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

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

in name only

From this reading Though Collinson was nominally leader of the expedition, M’Clure actually became its central figure, and it is with his doings that we shall have principally to deal.

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

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

in the near future

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

for the most part

From this reading Though Collinson was nominally leader of the expedition, M’Clure actually became its central figure, and it is with his doings that we shall have principally to deal.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

inflected form of “refit” — fit out again

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

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From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

-ing form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Though Collinson was nominally leader of the expedition, M’Clure actually became its central figure, and it is with his doings that we shall have principally to deal.

have in common

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

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

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though Collinson was nominally leader of the expedition, M’Clure actually became its central figure, and it is with his doings that we shall have principally to deal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

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

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The first group was to follow in Franklin’s tracks, the second was to attempt to meet him by way of Behring Strait, and the third was to search the North American coast in the hope that he might have found his way thither.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading As we have seen, the _Herald_ and _Plover_ had already been sent to Behring Strait, but the authorities felt that there was ample room for another expedition in that direction, so in 1849 they refitted the _Enterprise_ and _Investigator_, and, putting them under the command of Captain Richard Collinson, C.B., and Captain J. Le Mesurier M’Clure, they despatched them on this hazardous service.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

at the time that

From this reading M’Clure was a fine seaman and a man of indomitable courage, but, as we shall see presently, he possessed almost more than his fair share of that peculiarly British quality of never knowing when he was beaten, and he came near, in consequence, to sacrificing the lives of every member of his expedition.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF COLLINSON AND M’CLURE It will be remembered that, in organising the Franklin search, the Government determined to send out expeditions from three points of the compass, east, west, and south.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though Collinson was nominally leader of the expedition, M’Clure actually became its central figure, and it is with his doings that we shall have principally to deal.