used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was at once put into the hands of Messrs. R.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
Bjorn
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From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
Christiansen
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From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She was at once put into the hands of Messrs. R.
only a very short time before
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
temporary military shelter
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was at once put into the hands of Messrs. R.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
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 THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading So when I returned to London I purchased the _Nimrod_.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
maximumnounUS /ˈmæksəməm/
the largest possible quantity
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
Messrs
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From this reading She was at once put into the hands of Messrs. R.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
NECESSITIESnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
NimrodnounUS /ˈnɪmrɑːd/
(Old Testament) a famous hunter
From this reading So when I returned to London I purchased the _Nimrod_.
NorwaynounUS /ˈnɔːrweɪ/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
on one occasion
From this reading She was at once put into the hands of Messrs. R.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
polaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading So when I returned to London I purchased the _Nimrod_.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was at once put into the hands of Messrs. R.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading She was at once put into the hands of Messrs. R.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading So when I returned to London I purchased the _Nimrod_.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
Sandyfjord
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From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
only a very short time before
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
transport commercially
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So when I returned to London I purchased the _Nimrod_.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
move hurridly
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was small and old, and her maximum speed under steam was hardly more than six knots, but on the other hand she was able to face rough treatment in the ice.
at the time that
From this reading So when I returned to London I purchased the _Nimrod_.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE SHIP, THE HUT AND OTHER NECESSITIES Before I left Norway I visited Sandyfjord to see whether I could come to terms with Mr. C. Christiansen, the owner of the _Bjorn_, a ship specially built for polar work; but much as I wished to try her I could not afford to pay the price.
a late time of life
From this reading I confess that I was disappointed when I first examined the little ship, to which I was about to commit the hopes and aspirations of many years, but I had not then become acquainted with her many good qualities, and my first impression scarcely did justice to the plucky old ship.
