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My Attainment of the Pole

Chapter I

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_Being the Record of the Expedition that First Reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909.
With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.
To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.
All to one address for $14.00.
Address: THE POLAR PUBLISHING CO.
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My Attainment of the Pole

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of My Attainment of the Pole is here in full — 354 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/70 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_Being the Record of the Expedition that First Reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909.
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With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.
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To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.
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All to one address for $14.00.
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Address: THE POLAR PUBLISHING CO.
/ˈædres ðə ˈpoʊlər ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ koʊ/

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Alaska noun US /əˈlæskə/

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading “To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.”

Antarctic noun US /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters

From this reading “With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.”

Attainment noun US /əˈteɪnmənt/

the act of achieving an aim

From this reading “To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.”

Belgian adjective US /ˈbeldʒən/

of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people

From this reading “With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.”

marketed verb US /ˈmɑːrkətəd/

past form of “market” — engage in the commercial promotion, sale, or distribution of

From this reading “With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.”

McKinley noun US /məˈkɪnli/

25th President of the United States; was assassinated by an anarchist (1843-1901)

From this reading “To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.”

Steinway noun US /ˈstaɪnweɪ/

United States piano maker (born in Germany) who founded a famous piano manufacturing firm in New York (1797-1871)

From this reading “With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.”

Summary noun US /ˈsʌməri/

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading “With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.”

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Special arrangements adjective + noun counted as “special arrangement”

In this reading “With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.”

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14.00

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From this reading All to one address for $14.00.

1907

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From this reading _Being the Record of the Expedition that First Reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909.

1909

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From this reading _Being the Record of the Expedition that First Reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909.

5.00

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From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

601

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From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

addressverbUS /ˈædres/

speak to

From this reading All to one address for $14.00.

AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All to one address for $14.00.

AntarcticnounUS /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

AscentnounUS /əˈsent/

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

AttainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/

the act of achieving an aim

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _Being the Record of the Expedition that First Reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909.

BelgianadjectiveUS /ˈbeldʒən/

of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

Borealadjective

relating to or marked by qualities associated with the north wind

From this reading _Being the Record of the Expedition that First Reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909.

ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

CenternounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading _Being the Record of the Expedition that First Reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909.

ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

ConounUS /koʊ/

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

ControversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

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

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

ExpeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/

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

From this reading _Being the Record of the Expedition that First Reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909.

ExplorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

FinaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Being the Record of the Expedition that First Reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

HallnounUS /hɔːl/

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

Luxeadjective

elegant and sumptuous

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

marketedverbUS /ˈmɑːrkətəd/

past form of “market” — engage in the commercial promotion, sale, or distribution of

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

McKinleynounUS /məˈkɪnli/

25th President of the United States; was assassinated by an anarchist (1843-1901)

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

MtnounUS /maʊnt/

a radioactive transuranic element

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

MydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

NarrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

NightnounUS /naɪt/

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

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Being the Record of the Expedition that First Reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading All to one address for $14.00.

paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

PolaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

PolenounUS /poʊl/

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

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

postverbUS /poʊst/

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

ReachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading _Being the Record of the Expedition that First Reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909.

RecordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading _Being the Record of the Expedition that First Reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

SouthnounUS /saʊθ/

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

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

SpecialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

SteinwaynounUS /ˈstaɪnweɪ/

United States piano maker (born in Germany) who founded a famous piano manufacturing firm in New York (1797-1871)

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

Sub-Arctic

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From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

SummarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Being the Record of the Expedition that First Reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _Being the Record of the Expedition that First Reached the Boreal Center, 1907-1909.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

TopnounUS /tɑːp/

the upper part of anything

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading To the Top of the Continent Exploration in Sub-Arctic Alaska--The First Ascent of Mt. McKinley My Attainment of the Pole Edition de Luxe Each of above series will be sent post paid for $5.00.

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the Final Summary of the Polar Controversy_ By Special arrangements this edition is marketed by The Polar Publishing Co., 601 Steinway Hall, Chicago Through the First Antarctic Night A Narrative of the Belgian South Polar Expedition.

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