Chapter XXI · Attempts of the Dutch to discover a Northeast

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From this reading He started on the 10th of May, and passed the islands of Shetland and Feroë on the 22d.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the year 1514, the Dutch resolved to seek a northeast passage by water to the Indies, across the Polar regions of Europe.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In 1596, the city of Amsterdam took up the matter where the Government had left it, and equipped two vessels, the chief command of which was given to Wilhelm Barentz.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He started on the 10th of May, and passed the islands of Shetland and Feroë on the 22d.

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

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading In the year 1514, the Dutch resolved to seek a northeast passage by water to the Indies, across the Polar regions of Europe.

an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

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

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

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From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the year 1514, the Dutch resolved to seek a northeast passage by water to the Indies, across the Polar regions of Europe.

a person who is in charge

From this reading In 1596, the city of Amsterdam took up the matter where the Government had left it, and equipped two vessels, the chief command of which was given to Wilhelm Barentz.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In 1596, the city of Amsterdam took up the matter where the Government had left it, and equipped two vessels, the chief command of which was given to Wilhelm Barentz.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading In 1596, the city of Amsterdam took up the matter where the Government had left it, and equipped two vessels, the chief command of which was given to Wilhelm Barentz.

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From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading He started on the 10th of May, and passed the islands of Shetland and Feroë on the 22d.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading In the year 1514, the Dutch resolved to seek a northeast passage by water to the Indies, across the Polar regions of Europe.

provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate

From this reading In 1596, the city of Amsterdam took up the matter where the Government had left it, and equipped two vessels, the chief command of which was given to Wilhelm Barentz.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading In the year 1514, the Dutch resolved to seek a northeast passage by water to the Indies, across the Polar regions of Europe.

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From this reading He started on the 10th of May, and passed the islands of Shetland and Feroë on the 22d.

plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

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From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

plural of “freeze” — the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In 1596, the city of Amsterdam took up the matter where the Government had left it, and equipped two vessels, the chief command of which was given to Wilhelm Barentz.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading In 1596, the city of Amsterdam took up the matter where the Government had left it, and equipped two vessels, the chief command of which was given to Wilhelm Barentz.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In 1596, the city of Amsterdam took up the matter where the Government had left it, and equipped two vessels, the chief command of which was given to Wilhelm Barentz.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He started on the 10th of May, and passed the islands of Shetland and Feroë on the 22d.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

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

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company

From this reading In the year 1514, the Dutch resolved to seek a northeast passage by water to the Indies, across the Polar regions of Europe.

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

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading He started on the 10th of May, and passed the islands of Shetland and Feroë on the 22d.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In 1596, the city of Amsterdam took up the matter where the Government had left it, and equipped two vessels, the chief command of which was given to Wilhelm Barentz.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading In 1596, the city of Amsterdam took up the matter where the Government had left it, and equipped two vessels, the chief command of which was given to Wilhelm Barentz.

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

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In 1596, the city of Amsterdam took up the matter where the Government had left it, and equipped two vessels, the chief command of which was given to Wilhelm Barentz.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He started on the 10th of May, and passed the islands of Shetland and Feroë on the 22d.

the ship's officer in charge of navigation

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

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

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading In the year 1514, the Dutch resolved to seek a northeast passage by water to the Indies, across the Polar regions of Europe.

a star that ejects some of its material in the form of a cloud and becomes more luminous in the process

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He started on the 10th of May, and passed the islands of Shetland and Feroë on the 22d.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He started on the 10th of May, and passed the islands of Shetland and Feroë on the 22d.

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading In the year 1514, the Dutch resolved to seek a northeast passage by water to the Indies, across the Polar regions of Europe.

usable for a specific purpose

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

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

From this reading In the year 1514, the Dutch resolved to seek a northeast passage by water to the Indies, across the Polar regions of Europe.

determined

From this reading In the year 1514, the Dutch resolved to seek a northeast passage by water to the Indies, across the Polar regions of Europe.

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

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

try to get or reach

From this reading In the year 1514, the Dutch resolved to seek a northeast passage by water to the Indies, across the Polar regions of Europe.

an archipelago of about 100 islands in the North Atlantic off the north coast of Scotland

From this reading He started on the 10th of May, and passed the islands of Shetland and Feroë on the 22d.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

past form of “snow” — fall as snow

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He started on the 10th of May, and passed the islands of Shetland and Feroë on the 22d.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

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

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

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

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In 1596, the city of Amsterdam took up the matter where the Government had left it, and equipped two vessels, the chief command of which was given to Wilhelm Barentz.

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

unfit for a voyage

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading In 1596, the city of Amsterdam took up the matter where the Government had left it, and equipped two vessels, the chief command of which was given to Wilhelm Barentz.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

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

From this reading In 1596, the city of Amsterdam took up the matter where the Government had left it, and equipped two vessels, the chief command of which was given to Wilhelm Barentz.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading In the year 1514, the Dutch resolved to seek a northeast passage by water to the Indies, across the Polar regions of Europe.

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

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

in or at the place that

From this reading In 1596, the city of Amsterdam took up the matter where the Government had left it, and equipped two vessels, the chief command of which was given to Wilhelm Barentz.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In 1596, the city of Amsterdam took up the matter where the Government had left it, and equipped two vessels, the chief command of which was given to Wilhelm Barentz.

which person or people

From this reading Their first two attempts were attended with so little success that the States-General abandoned the undertaking, contenting themselves with promising a reward to the navigator who should find a practicable route.

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From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In the year 1514, the Dutch resolved to seek a northeast passage by water to the Indies, across the Polar regions of Europe.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PASSAGE--VOYAGE OF WILHELM BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT NOVA ZEMBLA--WINTER QUARTERS--BUILDING A HOUSE--FIGHTS WITH BEARS--THE SUN DISAPPEARS--THE CLOCK STOPS, AND THE BEER FREEZES--THE HOUSE IS SNOWED UP--THE HOT-ACHE--FOX-TRAPS--TWELFTH NIGHT--RETURN OF THE SUN--THE SHIPS PROVE UNSEAWORTHY--PREPARATIONS TO DEPART IN THE BOATS--DEATH OF BARENTZ--ARRIVAL AT AMSTERDAM--RESULTS OF THE VOYAGE.