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From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
1902
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From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
1908
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From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
anew
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading No very great difficulties were anticipated for this expedition, but as it turned out, not only difficulties but also dangers and almost death were to be met with.
in addition
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading No very great difficulties were anticipated for this expedition, but as it turned out, not only difficulties but also dangers and almost death were to be met with.
subject to appointment
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
BarriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
for the reason that
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No very great difficulties were anticipated for this expedition, but as it turned out, not only difficulties but also dangers and almost death were to be met with.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading No very great difficulties were anticipated for this expedition, but as it turned out, not only difficulties but also dangers and almost death were to be met with.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading No very great difficulties were anticipated for this expedition, but as it turned out, not only difficulties but also dangers and almost death were to be met with.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading No very great difficulties were anticipated for this expedition, but as it turned out, not only difficulties but also dangers and almost death were to be met with.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading No very great difficulties were anticipated for this expedition, but as it turned out, not only difficulties but also dangers and almost death were to be met with.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
the act of departing
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading No very great difficulties were anticipated for this expedition, but as it turned out, not only difficulties but also dangers and almost death were to be met with.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
ill-health
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From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
of the present time and place
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No very great difficulties were anticipated for this expedition, but as it turned out, not only difficulties but also dangers and almost death were to be met with.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
set down according to a plan
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
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 _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
Lyttelton
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From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
MackintoshnounUS /ˈmækəntɑːʃ/
a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
mail-bag
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From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
the force of workers available
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading No very great difficulties were anticipated for this expedition, but as it turned out, not only difficulties but also dangers and almost death were to be met with.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
NIMRODnounUS /ˈnɪmrɑːd/
(Old Testament) a famous hunter
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
not any; not one
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
on one occasion
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
and nothing more
From this reading No very great difficulties were anticipated for this expedition, but as it turned out, not only difficulties but also dangers and almost death were to be met with.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
overhauledverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːld/
past form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
arrange in a container
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
continue talking
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
Royds
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From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
transport commercially
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
sledging-parties
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From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
southwardsadverb
toward the south
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
in the direction of
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading No very great difficulties were anticipated for this expedition, but as it turned out, not only difficulties but also dangers and almost death were to be met with.
Twenty-eightnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one
From this reading Twenty-eight miles from Cape Royds fast ice was encountered, and as there seemed to be no immediate possibility of the ship being able to proceed, Captain Evans decided to send Mackintosh with three men to convey a mail-bag to the winter quarters.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
precisely as stated
From this reading No very great difficulties were anticipated for this expedition, but as it turned out, not only difficulties but also dangers and almost death were to be met with.
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE RETURN OF THE "NIMROD" During the winter the _Nimrod_ had been laid up in Port Lyttelton, and had been thoroughly overhauled so that she should once more be ready to battle with the ice.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The _Nimrod_ left Lyttelton again on December 1, 1908, and enjoyed fine weather for the voyage southwards, the experience of Captain Evans on this voyage going to show that, under normal conditions, the pack that stretches out from the Barrier to the eastward of the Ross Sea is impenetrable, and that the _Discovery_ was able to push to within sight of King Edward VII Land in 1902 because the ice was unusually open during that season.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Captain F. P. Evans had been appointed master of the ship under my power of attorney, Captain England having resigned on account of ill-health, and towards the end of the year sufficient stores were taken on board to provide for a party staying at Cape Royds through the winter, in case one of the sledging-parties had not returned, and also to provide for the ship if she herself was frozen up.
