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From this reading He was born in Christiania, October 10, 1861, and is the son of a lawyer well known in Norwegian legal circles.
1861
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From this reading He was born in Christiania, October 10, 1861, and is the son of a lawyer well known in Norwegian legal circles.
1882
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From this reading His first trip to the far north was in 1882, when he made a voyage to the seas surrounding Greenland.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was born in Christiania, October 10, 1861, and is the son of a lawyer well known in Norwegian legal circles.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
brought into existence
From this reading He was born in Christiania, October 10, 1861, and is the son of a lawyer well known in Norwegian legal circles.
Christianianoun
the capital and largest city of Norway; the country's main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast
From this reading He was born in Christiania, October 10, 1861, and is the son of a lawyer well known in Norwegian legal circles.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading He was born in Christiania, October 10, 1861, and is the son of a lawyer well known in Norwegian legal circles.
descendantnounUS /dɪˈsendənt/
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His first trip to the far north was in 1882, when he made a voyage to the seas surrounding Greenland.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first trip to the far north was in 1882, when he made a voyage to the seas surrounding Greenland.
FRIDTJOF
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From this reading FRIDTJOF NANSEN.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
GreenlandnounUS /ˈɡriːnlənd/
the largest island in the world; lies between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean; a self-governing province of Denmark
From this reading His first trip to the far north was in 1882, when he made a voyage to the seas surrounding Greenland.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was born in Christiania, October 10, 1861, and is the son of a lawyer well known in Norwegian legal circles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first trip to the far north was in 1882, when he made a voyage to the seas surrounding Greenland.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was born in Christiania, October 10, 1861, and is the son of a lawyer well known in Norwegian legal circles.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He was born in Christiania, October 10, 1861, and is the son of a lawyer well known in Norwegian legal circles.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading He was born in Christiania, October 10, 1861, and is the son of a lawyer well known in Norwegian legal circles.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His first trip to the far north was in 1882, when he made a voyage to the seas surrounding Greenland.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
NANSENnoun
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 FRIDTJOF NANSEN.
nomadicadjectiveUS /noʊˈmædɪk/
migratory
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
not one, and not any
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading His first trip to the far north was in 1882, when he made a voyage to the seas surrounding Greenland.
NorwegiannounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Norway
From this reading He was born in Christiania, October 10, 1861, and is the son of a lawyer well known in Norwegian legal circles.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading He was born in Christiania, October 10, 1861, and is the son of a lawyer well known in Norwegian legal circles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
by chance
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading His first trip to the far north was in 1882, when he made a voyage to the seas surrounding Greenland.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
a male human offspring
From this reading He was born in Christiania, October 10, 1861, and is the son of a lawyer well known in Norwegian legal circles.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading His first trip to the far north was in 1882, when he made a voyage to the seas surrounding Greenland.
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading His first trip to the far north was in 1882, when he made a voyage to the seas surrounding Greenland.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
VikingsnounUS /ˈvaɪkɪŋz/
plural of “viking” — any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading His first trip to the far north was in 1882, when he made a voyage to the seas surrounding Greenland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was born in Christiania, October 10, 1861, and is the son of a lawyer well known in Norwegian legal circles.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was born in Christiania, October 10, 1861, and is the son of a lawyer well known in Norwegian legal circles.
at the time that
From this reading His first trip to the far north was in 1882, when he made a voyage to the seas surrounding Greenland.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After an education, which began at home, he graduated from the University of Christiania, and immediately began to exhibit those nomadic tendencies which distinguish the born explorer.
which person or people
From this reading Of the several explorers who have endeavored to solve the mysteries of the Arctic regions, none perhaps is better known than Fridtjof Nansen, a descendant of the old Vikings.
