Chapter XIX

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From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

having companions or an escort

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The ship chosen for the expedition was our old friend the _Advance_, and the expenses were shared by Mr Grinnell, Mr Peabody, and a number of American scientific institutions.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

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

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

a period of 100 years

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading The ship chosen for the expedition was our old friend the _Advance_, and the expenses were shared by Mr Grinnell, Mr Peabody, and a number of American scientific institutions.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

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

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

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

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

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

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

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

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading The ship chosen for the expedition was our old friend the _Advance_, and the expenses were shared by Mr Grinnell, Mr Peabody, and a number of American scientific institutions.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

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

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

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

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

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

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

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

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The ship chosen for the expedition was our old friend the _Advance_, and the expenses were shared by Mr Grinnell, Mr Peabody, and a number of American scientific institutions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

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

From this reading The ship chosen for the expedition was our old friend the _Advance_, and the expenses were shared by Mr Grinnell, Mr Peabody, and a number of American scientific institutions.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

only a very short time before

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

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

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

the quality or state of being immortal

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

of great significance or value

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading The ship chosen for the expedition was our old friend the _Advance_, and the expenses were shared by Mr Grinnell, Mr Peabody, and a number of American scientific institutions.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

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

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

the force of workers available

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

not able to be found

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The ship chosen for the expedition was our old friend the _Advance_, and the expenses were shared by Mr Grinnell, Mr Peabody, and a number of American scientific institutions.

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

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

not any; not one

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

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

From this reading The ship chosen for the expedition was our old friend the _Advance_, and the expenses were shared by Mr Grinnell, Mr Peabody, and a number of American scientific institutions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The ship chosen for the expedition was our old friend the _Advance_, and the expenses were shared by Mr Grinnell, Mr Peabody, and a number of American scientific institutions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The ship chosen for the expedition was our old friend the _Advance_, and the expenses were shared by Mr Grinnell, Mr Peabody, and a number of American scientific institutions.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

educator who founded the first kindergarten in the United States (1804-1894)

From this reading The ship chosen for the expedition was our old friend the _Advance_, and the expenses were shared by Mr Grinnell, Mr Peabody, and a number of American scientific institutions.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

free from harm or evil

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading The ship chosen for the expedition was our old friend the _Advance_, and the expenses were shared by Mr Grinnell, Mr Peabody, and a number of American scientific institutions.

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

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

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

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

being one more than sixteen

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading The ship chosen for the expedition was our old friend the _Advance_, and the expenses were shared by Mr Grinnell, Mr Peabody, and a number of American scientific institutions.

transport commercially

From this reading The ship chosen for the expedition was our old friend the _Advance_, and the expenses were shared by Mr Grinnell, Mr Peabody, and a number of American scientific institutions.

term of address for a man

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

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

From this reading THE VOYAGES OF KANE AND HAYES Up to the middle of the nineteenth century America had not played a very important part in the history of Arctic exploration.

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

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

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

From this reading The ship chosen for the expedition was our old friend the _Advance_, and the expenses were shared by Mr Grinnell, Mr Peabody, and a number of American scientific institutions.

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

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

which person or people

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The crew consisted of seventeen officers and men, among them being Brooks and Morton, both of whom had served under De Haven, and Isaac Israel Hayes, a young surgeon, who was destined to conduct an expedition on his own account later on.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although Kane had special instructions from the Secretary of the United States Navy to “conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin,” it is really hardly possible to regard his enterprise as a serious part of the Franklin search, for it concerned itself with a region in which there was no possibility of finding any traces of the missing explorers.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In 1853, however, an expedition set out under the command of Dr Elisha Kent Kane—the young doctor who accompanied Lieutenant De Haven in the _Advance_ and _Rescue_—which won immortality for itself by penetrating Smith Sound to a point never reached by any previous explorer.