1897
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From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
the state of being absent
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
acquaintverbUS /əˈkweɪnt/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
attainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/
the act of achieving an aim
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading During the spring of 1897, your President, Morris K. Jesup, became interested in the matter, and suggested the idea of the present Club.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His example was followed by other prominent men, and late in May, through the persistent personal efforts of Chas.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
Chas
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From this reading His example was followed by other prominent men, and late in May, through the persistent personal efforts of Chas.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the spring of 1897, your President, Morris K. Jesup, became interested in the matter, and suggested the idea of the present Club.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His example was followed by other prominent men, and late in May, through the persistent personal efforts of Chas.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
EskimosnounUS /ˈeskəmoʊz/
plural of “eskimo” — a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading His example was followed by other prominent men, and late in May, through the persistent personal efforts of Chas.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His example was followed by other prominent men, and late in May, through the persistent personal efforts of Chas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His example was followed by other prominent men, and late in May, through the persistent personal efforts of Chas.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading During the spring of 1897, your President, Morris K. Jesup, became interested in the matter, and suggested the idea of the present Club.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading During the spring of 1897, your President, Morris K. Jesup, became interested in the matter, and suggested the idea of the present Club.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
Jesup
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From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading During the spring of 1897, your President, Morris K. Jesup, became interested in the matter, and suggested the idea of the present Club.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading His example was followed by other prominent men, and late in May, through the persistent personal efforts of Chas.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
go away from a place
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
the literary culture
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
most important element
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading During the spring of 1897, your President, Morris K. Jesup, became interested in the matter, and suggested the idea of the present Club.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading His example was followed by other prominent men, and late in May, through the persistent personal efforts of Chas.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
the force of workers available
From this reading His example was followed by other prominent men, and late in May, through the persistent personal efforts of Chas.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading During the spring of 1897, your President, Morris K. Jesup, became interested in the matter, and suggested the idea of the present Club.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His example was followed by other prominent men, and late in May, through the persistent personal efforts of Chas.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
PearynounUS /ˈpiːri/
United States Arctic explorer and United States naval officer who has been regarded as the first man to reach the North Pole (1856-1920)
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading His example was followed by other prominent men, and late in May, through the persistent personal efforts of Chas.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading His example was followed by other prominent men, and late in May, through the persistent personal efforts of Chas.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading During the spring of 1897, your President, Morris K. Jesup, became interested in the matter, and suggested the idea of the present Club.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading His example was followed by other prominent men, and late in May, through the persistent personal efforts of Chas.
promulgatedadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməlɡeɪtɪd/
formally made public
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
the season of growth
From this reading During the spring of 1897, your President, Morris K. Jesup, became interested in the matter, and suggested the idea of the present Club.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading During the spring of 1897, your President, Morris K. Jesup, became interested in the matter, and suggested the idea of the present Club.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _President Jesup, and Members of the Peary Arctic Club:_ In January, 1897, I promulgated my plan for an extended scheme of Arctic exploration, having for its main purpose the attainment of the North Pole.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His example was followed by other prominent men, and late in May, through the persistent personal efforts of Chas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His example was followed by other prominent men, and late in May, through the persistent personal efforts of Chas.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
WhalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It being too late that season to get the main expedition under way, the summer of 1897 was devoted to a preliminary trip to the Whale Sound region, to acquaint the Eskimos with my plan for the coming year, and set them to work laying in a stock of skins and meat.
a late time of life
From this reading A. Moore, backed by letters from these and other influential men, five years leave of absence was granted me by the Navy Department, to enable me to carry out my plans.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading During the spring of 1897, your President, Morris K. Jesup, became interested in the matter, and suggested the idea of the present Club.
