Chapter XVIII

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From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

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

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

later than; following

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

possessing life

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

a quantity of money

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

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

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

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

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

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

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

a person who is in charge

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

plural of “clue” — a slight indication

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

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From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

having made preparations

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

being one more than ten

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

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

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

an act that fails

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

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

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

highest in quality

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

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

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

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

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

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

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

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

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

possessive form of “hudson” — a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

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

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

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

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

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From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

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

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

as might be expected

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

information about recent and important events

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

not any; not one

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

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

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

on one occasion

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

almost; nearly

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

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

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

a result

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

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

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

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

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

not in physical motion

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

move an implement through

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

carry out

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

plural of “territory” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

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

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

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

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

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

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

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

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

a large number or amount

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

by bad luck

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading In response to this appeal, Mr James Anderson, chief factor of the Company, was detailed for the service, but, as he did not succeed in discovering any valuable clues, his journey need not detain us here.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.

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

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading M’CLINTOCK AND THE “FOX” The news that Rae brought home naturally created the greatest stir in England, and it was felt that steps ought to be taken at once to discover whether any of the luckless explorers had succeeded in making their way to the territories of the Hudson’s Bay Company.

belonging to which person

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading Lady Franklin, however, was by no means disposed to let matters rest here, so, with the help of a number of friends, she fitted out the _Fox_, a steam yacht of 157 tons, and placed it under Commander M’Clintock, whose brilliant work in the Arctic Seas made him peculiarly fitted for such a mission.

a late time of life

From this reading After this failure the Government was indisposed to take any further steps in the matter, arguing—and it is not to be denied that they had a certain amount of reason on their side—that it was practically impossible that any member of the expedition should be still alive, seeing that eleven years had elapsed since they left England.

but in spite of that

From this reading Unfortunately the Crimean War was at that time occupying the full resources of the nation, and the Government accordingly appealed to the Hudson’s Bay Company to send out yet another expedition to search the neighbourhood of the Great Fish River.