11,250
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From this reading A bill was laid before the Storthing for a grant of £11,250 (200,000 kroner), or two-thirds of the estimated cost.
1890
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From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
1891
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From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
200,000
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From this reading A bill was laid before the Storthing for a grant of £11,250 (200,000 kroner), or two-thirds of the estimated cost.
30
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From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A bill was laid before the Storthing for a grant of £11,250 (200,000 kroner), or two-thirds of the estimated cost.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The remaining third I hoped to be able to raise from private sources, as I had already received promises of support from many quarters.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The remaining third I hoped to be able to raise from private sources, as I had already received promises of support from many quarters.
a quantity of money
From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
Axel
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From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The remaining third I hoped to be able to raise from private sources, as I had already received promises of support from many quarters.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A bill was laid before the Storthing for a grant of £11,250 (200,000 kroner), or two-thirds of the estimated cost.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A bill was laid before the Storthing for a grant of £11,250 (200,000 kroner), or two-thirds of the estimated cost.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading A bill was laid before the Storthing for a grant of £11,250 (200,000 kroner), or two-thirds of the estimated cost.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
Ellef
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From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
EQUIPMENTnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
estimatedverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtəd/
past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading A bill was laid before the Storthing for a grant of £11,250 (200,000 kroner), or two-thirds of the estimated cost.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
communicated in words
From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
Fearnley
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From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
FoolhardyadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlhɑːrdi/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A bill was laid before the Storthing for a grant of £11,250 (200,000 kroner), or two-thirds of the estimated cost.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
let have
From this reading A bill was laid before the Storthing for a grant of £11,250 (200,000 kroner), or two-thirds of the estimated cost.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The remaining third I hoped to be able to raise from private sources, as I had already received promises of support from many quarters.
Heiberg
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From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The remaining third I hoped to be able to raise from private sources, as I had already received promises of support from many quarters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The remaining third I hoped to be able to raise from private sources, as I had already received promises of support from many quarters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
kronernounUS /ˈkroʊnər/
plural of “krone” — the basic unit of money in Norway
From this reading A bill was laid before the Storthing for a grant of £11,250 (200,000 kroner), or two-thirds of the estimated cost.
set down according to a plan
From this reading A bill was laid before the Storthing for a grant of £11,250 (200,000 kroner), or two-thirds of the estimated cost.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The remaining third I hoped to be able to raise from private sources, as I had already received promises of support from many quarters.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
NorwaynounUS /ˈnɔːrweɪ/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
NorwegiannounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Norway
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A bill was laid before the Storthing for a grant of £11,250 (200,000 kroner), or two-thirds of the estimated cost.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The remaining third I hoped to be able to raise from private sources, as I had already received promises of support from many quarters.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading The remaining third I hoped to be able to raise from private sources, as I had already received promises of support from many quarters.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The remaining third I hoped to be able to raise from private sources, as I had already received promises of support from many quarters.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading The remaining third I hoped to be able to raise from private sources, as I had already received promises of support from many quarters.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
not used up
From this reading The remaining third I hoped to be able to raise from private sources, as I had already received promises of support from many quarters.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
Ringnes
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From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The remaining third I hoped to be able to raise from private sources, as I had already received promises of support from many quarters.
Storthing
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From this reading A bill was laid before the Storthing for a grant of £11,250 (200,000 kroner), or two-thirds of the estimated cost.
subscribedadjectiveUS /səbˈskraɪbd/
(of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end
From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
a quantity of money
From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The remaining third I hoped to be able to raise from private sources, as I had already received promises of support from many quarters.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PREPARATIONS AND EQUIPMENT Foolhardy as the scheme appeared to some, it received powerful support from the Norwegian Government and the King of Norway.
two-thirdsnounUS /ˌtuːˈθɜːrdz/
two of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading A bill was laid before the Storthing for a grant of £11,250 (200,000 kroner), or two-thirds of the estimated cost.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A bill was laid before the Storthing for a grant of £11,250 (200,000 kroner), or two-thirds of the estimated cost.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading On June 30, 1890, the amount demanded was voted by the Storthing, which thereby expressed its wish that the expedition should be a Norwegian one.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In January, 1891, Mr. Thomas Fearnley, Consul Axel Heiberg, and Mr. Ellef Ringnes set to work to collect the further sum required, and in a few days the amount was subscribed.
