Chapter XXVI

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From this reading Admirably fitted out in every detail both for navigation and for scientific research, the _Jeannette_ set sail from San Francisco on July 8, 1879.

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

From this reading Admirably fitted out in every detail both for navigation and for scientific research, the _Jeannette_ set sail from San Francisco on July 8, 1879.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

in an admirable manner

From this reading Admirably fitted out in every detail both for navigation and for scientific research, the _Jeannette_ set sail from San Francisco on July 8, 1879.

later than; following

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

a native or resident of Alaska

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

being joined in close association

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

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

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Admirably fitted out in every detail both for navigation and for scientific research, the _Jeannette_ set sail from San Francisco on July 8, 1879.

of short duration or distance

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

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

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading Admirably fitted out in every detail both for navigation and for scientific research, the _Jeannette_ set sail from San Francisco on July 8, 1879.

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From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

increase twofold

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Admirably fitted out in every detail both for navigation and for scientific research, the _Jeannette_ set sail from San Francisco on July 8, 1879.

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

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading Admirably fitted out in every detail both for navigation and for scientific research, the _Jeannette_ set sail from San Francisco on July 8, 1879.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

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From this reading Admirably fitted out in every detail both for navigation and for scientific research, the _Jeannette_ set sail from San Francisco on July 8, 1879.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

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

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

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

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

foreshadow or presage

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

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

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Admirably fitted out in every detail both for navigation and for scientific research, the _Jeannette_ set sail from San Francisco on July 8, 1879.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

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

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

possessive form of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

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

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

Norwegian explorer of the Arctic and director of the League of Nations relief program for refugees of World War I (1861-1930)

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading Admirably fitted out in every detail both for navigation and for scientific research, the _Jeannette_ set sail from San Francisco on July 8, 1879.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Admirably fitted out in every detail both for navigation and for scientific research, the _Jeannette_ set sail from San Francisco on July 8, 1879.

on one occasion

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

and nothing more

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

(Greek mythology) the first woman; created by Hephaestus on orders from Zeus who presented her to Epimetheus along with a box filled with evils

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

past form of “rename” — assign a new name to

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Admirably fitted out in every detail both for navigation and for scientific research, the _Jeannette_ set sail from San Francisco on July 8, 1879.

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From this reading Admirably fitted out in every detail both for navigation and for scientific research, the _Jeannette_ set sail from San Francisco on July 8, 1879.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading Admirably fitted out in every detail both for navigation and for scientific research, the _Jeannette_ set sail from San Francisco on July 8, 1879.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Admirably fitted out in every detail both for navigation and for scientific research, the _Jeannette_ set sail from San Francisco on July 8, 1879.

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

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

transport commercially

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

term of address for a man

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

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From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

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From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

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

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

in or at the place that

From this reading After a brief call at St Michael’s, where she took on board sledges, furs, dogs, and two Alaskan dog-drivers, she set sail once more and made for Behring Strait.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

which person or people

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE STORY OF THE “JEANNETTE” There is a double interest attached to the voyage of the _Jeannette_, for not only is the story itself one of the most terrible tragedies in the whole history of Arctic exploration, but, as will be seen later, it was the fate of the unlucky ship which prompted Nansen to formulate his plan for reaching the Pole by forcing his ship into the ice, and allowing her to drift north with the current.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition owed its inception to Mr J. G. Bennett of the _New York Herald_, who had frequently shown his interest in Arctic research by equipping and sending out vessels at his own expense.

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

From this reading He purchased the _Pandora_ from Sir Allen Young, renamed her the _Jeannette_, and placed her under the command of Commander De Long, who had been a member of the relief expedition sent out to the succour of the _Polaris_.