1
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir," I wrote to the Professor, "you will leave winter quarters on or about October 1, 1908.
1908
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dear Sir," I wrote to the Professor, "you will leave winter quarters on or about October 1, 1908.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Dear Sir," I wrote to the Professor, "you will leave winter quarters on or about October 1, 1908.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
Alistair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The main objects of your journey to be as follows:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear Sir," I wrote to the Professor, "you will leave winter quarters on or about October 1, 1908.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The main objects of your journey to be as follows:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
of great significance or value
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
INSTRUCTIONSnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The main objects of your journey to be as follows:
go away from a place
From this reading "Dear Sir," I wrote to the Professor, "you will leave winter quarters on or about October 1, 1908.
Mackay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
most important element
From this reading The main objects of your journey to be as follows:
Mawson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The main objects of your journey to be as follows:
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading "Dear Sir," I wrote to the Professor, "you will leave winter quarters on or about October 1, 1908.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Dear Sir," I wrote to the Professor, "you will leave winter quarters on or about October 1, 1908.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Dear Sir," I wrote to the Professor, "you will leave winter quarters on or about October 1, 1908.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading "Dear Sir," I wrote to the Professor, "you will leave winter quarters on or about October 1, 1908.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Dear Sir," I wrote to the Professor, "you will leave winter quarters on or about October 1, 1908.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
carry out
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "(1) To take magnetic observations at every suitable point, in order to determine the dip and position of the Magnetic Pole; and if time, equipment, and supplies are sufficient, you will try to reach the Magnetic Pole.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But before the party set out upon this important expedition I gave final instructions to them, an extract from which is given.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NORTHERN PARTY The Northern Party, which consisted of Professor David, Douglas Mawson, and Alistair Mackay, was under the command of the Professor, and the tale of their adventures will be related by himself.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "Dear Sir," I wrote to the Professor, "you will leave winter quarters on or about October 1, 1908.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "Dear Sir," I wrote to the Professor, "you will leave winter quarters on or about October 1, 1908.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear Sir," I wrote to the Professor, "you will leave winter quarters on or about October 1, 1908.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The main objects of your journey to be as follows:
