Chapter XXXIV · Ross's Second Voyage--The North Magnetic

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From this reading In the year 1828, Sir John Ross applied to the Government for the means of making a second voyage to the Arctic waters of America, and was refused.

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

From this reading In the year 1828, Sir John Ross applied to the Government for the means of making a second voyage to the Arctic waters of America, and was refused.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading In the year 1828, Sir John Ross applied to the Government for the means of making a second voyage to the Arctic waters of America, and was refused.

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

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading In the year 1828, Sir John Ross applied to the Government for the means of making a second voyage to the Arctic waters of America, and was refused.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading In the year 1828, Sir John Ross applied to the Government for the means of making a second voyage to the Arctic waters of America, and was refused.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

possessive form of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He bought and equipped the Victory, a packet-ship plying between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.

a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading He bought and equipped the Victory, a packet-ship plying between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

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From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

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

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

the act of discovering something

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

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

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

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

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

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

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

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

From this reading He bought and equipped the Victory, a packet-ship plying between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.

(Greek mythology) Greek god of darkness who dwelt in the underworld; son of Chaos; brother of Nox; father of Aether and Day

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

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

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the year 1828, Sir John Ross applied to the Government for the means of making a second voyage to the Arctic waters of America, and was refused.

possessive form of “franklin” — United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

a man of refinement

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading In the year 1828, Sir John Ross applied to the Government for the means of making a second voyage to the Arctic waters of America, and was refused.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

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

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

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

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

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

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

a small island

From this reading He bought and equipped the Victory, a packet-ship plying between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

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

From this reading KANE--RETURN OF THE EXPEDITION.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

immediately past

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading He bought and equipped the Victory, a packet-ship plying between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

engage in

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In the year 1828, Sir John Ross applied to the Government for the means of making a second voyage to the Arctic waters of America, and was refused.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He bought and equipped the Victory, a packet-ship plying between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading In the year 1828, Sir John Ross applied to the Government for the means of making a second voyage to the Arctic waters of America, and was refused.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

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

From this reading He bought and equipped the Victory, a packet-ship plying between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.

relating to or involving money

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading He bought and equipped the Victory, a packet-ship plying between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.

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

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading In the year 1828, Sir John Ross applied to the Government for the means of making a second voyage to the Arctic waters of America, and was refused.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

free from harm or evil

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

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

From this reading KANE--RETURN OF THE EXPEDITION.

Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading In the year 1828, Sir John Ross applied to the Government for the means of making a second voyage to the Arctic waters of America, and was refused.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In the year 1828, Sir John Ross applied to the Government for the means of making a second voyage to the Arctic waters of America, and was refused.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

term of address for a man

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

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

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

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

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading He bought and equipped the Victory, a packet-ship plying between Liverpool and the Isle of Man.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

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

From this reading In the year 1828, Sir John Ross applied to the Government for the means of making a second voyage to the Arctic waters of America, and was refused.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading In the year 1828, Sir John Ross applied to the Government for the means of making a second voyage to the Arctic waters of America, and was refused.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The next year, Mr. Sheriff Booth, a gentleman of liberal spirit, offered to assume the pecuniary responsibilities of the expedition, and empowered Ross to make what outlay he thought proper.

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

From this reading POLE--D'URVILLE--ENDERBY'S LAND--BACK'S VOYAGE IN THE TERROR--THE GREAT WESTERN AND SIRIUS--UNITED STATES' EXPLORING EXPEDITION--THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT--SIR JOHN FRANKLIN'S LAST VOYAGE IN THE EREBUS AND TERROR--EFFORTS MADE TO RELIEVE HIM--DISCOVERY OF THE SCENE OF HIS FIRST WINTER QUARTERS--THE GRINNELL EXPEDITION--THE ADVANCE AND RESCUE--LIEUTENANT DE HAVEN--DR.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In the year 1828, Sir John Ross applied to the Government for the means of making a second voyage to the Arctic waters of America, and was refused.