Chapter I

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

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD," "NIMROD IN THE NORTH; OR, HUNTING AND FISHING ADVENTURES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS," ETC.

anew

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

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

From this reading The first chapter describing an expedition is liable to be prosaic to the point of dullness.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD," "NIMROD IN THE NORTH; OR, HUNTING AND FISHING ADVENTURES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS," ETC.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD," "NIMROD IN THE NORTH; OR, HUNTING AND FISHING ADVENTURES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS," ETC.

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

From this reading It is full of promises that are expected to be realized, while as yet nothing has been done.

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

From this reading It is full of promises that are expected to be realized, while as yet nothing has been done.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD," "NIMROD IN THE NORTH; OR, HUNTING AND FISHING ADVENTURES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS," ETC.

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

From this reading The first chapter describing an expedition is liable to be prosaic to the point of dullness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It is full of promises that are expected to be realized, while as yet nothing has been done.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading The first chapter describing an expedition is liable to be prosaic to the point of dullness.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD," "NIMROD IN THE NORTH; OR, HUNTING AND FISHING ADVENTURES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS," ETC.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD," "NIMROD IN THE NORTH; OR, HUNTING AND FISHING ADVENTURES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS," ETC.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

deem to be

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading The first chapter describing an expedition is liable to be prosaic to the point of dullness.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It is full of promises that are expected to be realized, while as yet nothing has been done.

the quality of being slow to understand

From this reading The first chapter describing an expedition is liable to be prosaic to the point of dullness.

a numbered list

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD," "NIMROD IN THE NORTH; OR, HUNTING AND FISHING ADVENTURES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS," ETC.

divisible by two

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It is full of promises that are expected to be realized, while as yet nothing has been done.

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

From this reading The first chapter describing an expedition is liable to be prosaic to the point of dullness.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first chapter describing an expedition is liable to be prosaic to the point of dullness.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD," "NIMROD IN THE NORTH; OR, HUNTING AND FISHING ADVENTURES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS," ETC.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It is full of promises that are expected to be realized, while as yet nothing has been done.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

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

From this reading It is full of promises that are expected to be realized, while as yet nothing has been done.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD," "NIMROD IN THE NORTH; OR, HUNTING AND FISHING ADVENTURES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS," ETC.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD," "NIMROD IN THE NORTH; OR, HUNTING AND FISHING ADVENTURES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS," ETC.

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

From this reading The first chapter describing an expedition is liable to be prosaic to the point of dullness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is full of promises that are expected to be realized, while as yet nothing has been done.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading The first chapter describing an expedition is liable to be prosaic to the point of dullness.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

plural of “mule” — hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

(Old Testament) a famous hunter

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD," "NIMROD IN THE NORTH; OR, HUNTING AND FISHING ADVENTURES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS," ETC.

not any; not one

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD," "NIMROD IN THE NORTH; OR, HUNTING AND FISHING ADVENTURES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS," ETC.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It is full of promises that are expected to be realized, while as yet nothing has been done.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD," "NIMROD IN THE NORTH; OR, HUNTING AND FISHING ADVENTURES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS," ETC.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD," "NIMROD IN THE NORTH; OR, HUNTING AND FISHING ADVENTURES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS," ETC.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The first chapter describing an expedition is liable to be prosaic to the point of dullness.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

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 It is full of promises that are expected to be realized, while as yet nothing has been done.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading The first chapter describing an expedition is liable to be prosaic to the point of dullness.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading It is full of promises that are expected to be realized, while as yet nothing has been done.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD," "NIMROD IN THE NORTH; OR, HUNTING AND FISHING ADVENTURES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS," ETC.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

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

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is full of promises that are expected to be realized, while as yet nothing has been done.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE CHILDREN OF THE COLD," "NIMROD IN THE NORTH; OR, HUNTING AND FISHING ADVENTURES IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS," ETC.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

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

From this reading The first chapter describing an expedition is liable to be prosaic to the point of dullness.

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

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Not one-tenth of these may formulate, and yet the expedition may be a success in unexpected results; for in no undertaking is there so much uncertainty as in travel through little known countries.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

during the time that

From this reading It is full of promises that are expected to be realized, while as yet nothing has been done.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Then, again, the writer is likely to consider himself called upon to give a lengthy description of the party in the preliminary letter, and, as I have often seen, even descend to an enumeration of the qualities of the cook or the color of the mules.

but in spite of that

From this reading It is full of promises that are expected to be realized, while as yet nothing has been done.