used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In this observation, which is so simple that a child may understand it, is a sure and certain means of approximately ascertaining the North Pole.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading I took advantage of this method, which does not seem to have occurred to any other Arctic traveler, and this helped to bring conviction.
in addition
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I took advantage of this method, which does not seem to have occurred to any other Arctic traveler, and this helped to bring conviction.
approximateverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmət/
be close or similar
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading In this observation, which is so simple that a child may understand it, is a sure and certain means of approximately ascertaining the North Pole.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading I took advantage of this method, which does not seem to have occurred to any other Arctic traveler, and this helped to bring conviction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
ascertainingverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “ascertain” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading In this observation, which is so simple that a child may understand it, is a sure and certain means of approximately ascertaining the North Pole.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
borealadjective
relating to or marked by qualities associated with the north wind
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I took advantage of this method, which does not seem to have occurred to any other Arctic traveler, and this helped to bring conviction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
cannot
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From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In this observation, which is so simple that a child may understand it, is a sure and certain means of approximately ascertaining the North Pole.
a young person of either sex
From this reading In this observation, which is so simple that a child may understand it, is a sure and certain means of approximately ascertaining the North Pole.
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 Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading I took advantage of this method, which does not seem to have occurred to any other Arctic traveler, and this helped to bring conviction.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
decreasesnounUS /dɪˈkriːsəz/
plural of “decrease” — a change downward
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
descendsverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I took advantage of this method, which does not seem to have occurred to any other Arctic traveler, and this helped to bring conviction.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
half the width of an em
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I took advantage of this method, which does not seem to have occurred to any other Arctic traveler, and this helped to bring conviction.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I took advantage of this method, which does not seem to have occurred to any other Arctic traveler, and this helped to bring conviction.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
how
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From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
Inasmuch
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From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
increasesnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/
plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In this observation, which is so simple that a child may understand it, is a sure and certain means of approximately ascertaining the North Pole.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In this observation, which is so simple that a child may understand it, is a sure and certain means of approximately ascertaining the North Pole.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading In this observation, which is so simple that a child may understand it, is a sure and certain means of approximately ascertaining the North Pole.
measuringnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
meridiannounUS /mərˈɪdiən/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading I took advantage of this method, which does not seem to have occurred to any other Arctic traveler, and this helped to bring conviction.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
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 Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In this observation, which is so simple that a child may understand it, is a sure and certain means of approximately ascertaining the North Pole.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I took advantage of this method, which does not seem to have occurred to any other Arctic traveler, and this helped to bring conviction.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading In this observation, which is so simple that a child may understand it, is a sure and certain means of approximately ascertaining the North Pole.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading I took advantage of this method, which does not seem to have occurred to any other Arctic traveler, and this helped to bring conviction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
one's
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From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I took advantage of this method, which does not seem to have occurred to any other Arctic traveler, and this helped to bring conviction.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading In this observation, which is so simple that a child may understand it, is a sure and certain means of approximately ascertaining the North Pole.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I took advantage of this method, which does not seem to have occurred to any other Arctic traveler, and this helped to bring conviction.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading In this observation, which is so simple that a child may understand it, is a sure and certain means of approximately ascertaining the North Pole.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In this observation, which is so simple that a child may understand it, is a sure and certain means of approximately ascertaining the North Pole.
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 I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading In this observation, which is so simple that a child may understand it, is a sure and certain means of approximately ascertaining the North Pole.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
express in words
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In this observation, which is so simple that a child may understand it, is a sure and certain means of approximately ascertaining the North Pole.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took advantage of this method, which does not seem to have occurred to any other Arctic traveler, and this helped to bring conviction.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading I took advantage of this method, which does not seem to have occurred to any other Arctic traveler, and this helped to bring conviction.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading In this observation, which is so simple that a child may understand it, is a sure and certain means of approximately ascertaining the North Pole.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
in or at the place that
From this reading Inasmuch as one's shadow decreases or increases in length as the sun rises toward the meridian or descends, at the boreal center, where the sun circles the entire horizon at practically the same height during the entire day, one's shadow in this region of mystery is of the same length.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Besides taking observations, which, as I shall explain in due course in my narrative, cannot be adequate, I also ascertained what I believed to be my approximate position at the boreal center and en route by measuring the shadows each hour of the long day.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I shall in this volume present with detail the story of my Arctic journey--I shall tell how it was possible for me to reach my goal, why I believe I attained that goal; and upon this record must the decision of my people rest.
