Chapter XXX

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

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Vessels attempting to penetrate far to the north had always been stopped by an impenetrable barrier of ice.

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

From this reading Vessels attempting to penetrate far to the north had always been stopped by an impenetrable barrier of ice.

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

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The experiences of the _Jeannette_, however, turned his thoughts in another direction.

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

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

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

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading Vessels attempting to penetrate far to the north had always been stopped by an impenetrable barrier of ice.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading Vessels attempting to penetrate far to the north had always been stopped by an impenetrable barrier of ice.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

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

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Vessels attempting to penetrate far to the north had always been stopped by an impenetrable barrier of ice.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The experiences of the _Jeannette_, however, turned his thoughts in another direction.

causing an emotional disturbance

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

one or the other of two

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

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From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading The experiences of the _Jeannette_, however, turned his thoughts in another direction.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Vessels attempting to penetrate far to the north had always been stopped by an impenetrable barrier of ice.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

set up or found

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

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From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

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

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

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

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

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

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

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

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The experiences of the _Jeannette_, however, turned his thoughts in another direction.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Vessels attempting to penetrate far to the north had always been stopped by an impenetrable barrier of ice.

marked by or promising bad fortune

From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

From this reading Vessels attempting to penetrate far to the north had always been stopped by an impenetrable barrier of ice.

not capable of being carried out or put into practice

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

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

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

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

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

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From this reading The experiences of the _Jeannette_, however, turned his thoughts in another direction.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

engage in

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

used to form the superlative

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

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 NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

not any; not one

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

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

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

situated in or oriented toward the north

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

win a victory over

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

arrange in a container

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Vessels attempting to penetrate far to the north had always been stopped by an impenetrable barrier of ice.

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

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters

From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

transport in a sleigh

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Vessels attempting to penetrate far to the north had always been stopped by an impenetrable barrier of ice.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

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

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

from that place or that time

From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

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

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The experiences of the _Jeannette_, however, turned his thoughts in another direction.

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

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

hard to endure

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The experiences of the _Jeannette_, however, turned his thoughts in another direction.

precisely as stated

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

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

From this reading Vessels attempting to penetrate far to the north had always been stopped by an impenetrable barrier of ice.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

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

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

in or at the place that

From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

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

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

during the time that

From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.

which person or people

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading NANSEN AND THE “FRAM” A careful study of the history of Arctic travel had convinced Nansen that the routes by which most of his predecessors had attempted to reach the North Pole were either impracticable or else beset by such difficulties that he who could overcome them would be fortunate indeed.

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From this reading It will be remembered that that ill-fated vessel was caught in the ice near Wrangel Land and drifted thence to New Siberia, where she went down.

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From this reading Travellers trying to make the journey by sledge had found the ice so rough and the movements of the pack so disconcerting, that they had been invariably compelled to turn back before they were very far on their way, while, so far as has yet been discovered, there is no land in a sufficiently northerly latitude to form a suitable base.