Chapter IX

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

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

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

From this reading XLVII A. D.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Beneath it an eternal ice-field slowly drifts across the unfathomed depths of a sea that knows no light.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

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

From this reading The continents of men swing at a thousand miles an hour round that point, which has no motion.

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

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

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

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The continents of men swing at a thousand miles an hour round that point, which has no motion.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Beneath it an eternal ice-field slowly drifts across the unfathomed depths of a sea that knows no light.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

the act of conquering

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

plural of “constellation” — an arrangement of parts or elements

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

plural of “continent” — one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading The continents of men swing at a thousand miles an hour round that point, which has no motion.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading XLVII A. D.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Beneath it an eternal ice-field slowly drifts across the unfathomed depths of a sea that knows no light.

plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along

From this reading Beneath it an eternal ice-field slowly drifts across the unfathomed depths of a sea that knows no light.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Beneath it an eternal ice-field slowly drifts across the unfathomed depths of a sea that knows no light.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

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

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

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

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The continents of men swing at a thousand miles an hour round that point, which has no motion.

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

From this reading Beneath it an eternal ice-field slowly drifts across the unfathomed depths of a sea that knows no light.

property consisting of houses and land

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

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

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

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

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Beneath it an eternal ice-field slowly drifts across the unfathomed depths of a sea that knows no light.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Beneath it an eternal ice-field slowly drifts across the unfathomed depths of a sea that knows no light.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

the force of workers available

From this reading The continents of men swing at a thousand miles an hour round that point, which has no motion.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The continents of men swing at a thousand miles an hour round that point, which has no motion.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading The continents of men swing at a thousand miles an hour round that point, which has no motion.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

not any; not one

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

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

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

and nothing more

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

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

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

any competition

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The continents of men swing at a thousand miles an hour round that point, which has no motion.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Beneath it an eternal ice-field slowly drifts across the unfathomed depths of a sea that knows no light.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

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

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Beneath it an eternal ice-field slowly drifts across the unfathomed depths of a sea that knows no light.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading The continents of men swing at a thousand miles an hour round that point, which has no motion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The continents of men swing at a thousand miles an hour round that point, which has no motion.

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

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The continents of men swing at a thousand miles an hour round that point, which has no motion.

situated at or extending to great depth; too deep to have been sounded or plumbed

From this reading Beneath it an eternal ice-field slowly drifts across the unfathomed depths of a sea that knows no light.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

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

From this reading 1911 THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES The North Pole is only a point on the earth’s surface, a point which in itself has no length, breadth or height, neither has it weight nor any substance, being invisible, impalpable, immovable and entirely useless.

being seven more than forty

From this reading XLVII A. D.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.

the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading Above, for a night of six months, the pole star marks the zenith round which the constellations swing their endless race; then for six months the low sun rolls along the sky-line on his level rounds; and each day and night are one year.