1852
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From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
ABANDONMENTnounUS /əˈbændənmənt/
the act of giving something up
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The brig Advance was again placed at his disposal by Mr. Grinnell, and manned by eighteen picked men.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
anew
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The brig Advance was again placed at his disposal by Mr. Grinnell, and manned by eighteen picked men.
ATLANTICnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading KANE--ATTEMPT TO LAY THE ATLANTIC CABLE--CONCLUSION.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading KANE--ATTEMPT TO LAY THE ATLANTIC CABLE--CONCLUSION.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
Baffin's
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From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
BRIGnounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
CABLEnounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading KANE--ATTEMPT TO LAY THE ATLANTIC CABLE--CONCLUSION.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading KANE--ATTEMPT TO LAY THE ATLANTIC CABLE--CONCLUSION.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading The brig Advance was again placed at his disposal by Mr. Grinnell, and manned by eighteen picked men.
DR
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eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading The brig Advance was again placed at his disposal by Mr. Grinnell, and manned by eighteen picked men.
to come or go into
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
GLACIERnounUS /ˈɡleɪʃər/
a slowly moving mass of ice
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
Grinnell
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From this reading The brig Advance was again placed at his disposal by Mr. Grinnell, and manned by eighteen picked men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
HARTSTENE
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The brig Advance was again placed at his disposal by Mr. Grinnell, and manned by eighteen picked men.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
HUMBOLDTnounUS /ˈhʌmboʊlt/
German philologist noted for his studies of the relation between language and culture (1767-1835)
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
Inglefield
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From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
Isabel
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From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
KANE
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From this reading KANE--ATTEMPT TO LAY THE ATLANTIC CABLE--CONCLUSION.
Kane's
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From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading KANE--ATTEMPT TO LAY THE ATLANTIC CABLE--CONCLUSION.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading The brig Advance was again placed at his disposal by Mr. Grinnell, and manned by eighteen picked men.
the force of workers available
From this reading The brig Advance was again placed at his disposal by Mr. Grinnell, and manned by eighteen picked men.
not able to be found
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
MONUMENTnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The brig Advance was again placed at his disposal by Mr. Grinnell, and manned by eighteen picked men.
navigatorsnounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtərz/
plural of “navigator” — the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The brig Advance was again placed at his disposal by Mr. Grinnell, and manned by eighteen picked men.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The brig Advance was again placed at his disposal by Mr. Grinnell, and manned by eighteen picked men.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
POLARadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
free from harm or evil
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
term of address for a man
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
SLEDGE-PARTIES
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Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
required or under orders
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
TENNYSON'S
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KANE--ATTEMPT TO LAY THE ATLANTIC CABLE--CONCLUSION.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
TOTALverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
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tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The Government of the United States forwarded to Dr. Kane, in the month of December, 1852, an order "to conduct an expedition to the Arctic Seas in search of Sir John Franklin."
UPERNAVIK
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The brig Advance was again placed at his disposal by Mr. Grinnell, and manned by eighteen picked men.
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 WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
in or at the place that
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dr. Kane's plan was to enter Smith's Sound at the top of Baffin's Bay,--into which, alone of the Arctic explorers, Captain Inglefield had penetrated in August, 1852, in the Isabel,--to reach, if possible, the supposed northerly open sea, where he hoped to find traces of the missing navigators.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading WINTER QUARTERS--TOTAL DARKNESS--SLEDGE-PARTIES--ADVENTURES--THE FIRST DEATH--TENNYSON'S MONUMENT--HUMBOLDT GLACIER--THE OPEN POLAR SEA--SECOND WINTER--ABANDONMENT OF THE BRIG--THE WATER AGAIN--UPERNAVIK--RESCUE BY CAPTAIN HARTSTENE--DEATH AND SERVICES OF DR.
