adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But though the Expedition was a failure in one respect, I think it was successful in many others.
accomplishingverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading A large amount of important scientific work was carried out.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The meteorological observations in particular have an economic bearing.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The meteorological observations in particular have an economic bearing.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE FINAL PHASE The foregoing chapters of this book represent the general narrative of our Expedition.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A large amount of important scientific work was carried out.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE FINAL PHASE The foregoing chapters of this book represent the general narrative of our Expedition.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
economicadjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
From this reading The meteorological observations in particular have an economic bearing.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
ExpeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading THE FINAL PHASE The foregoing chapters of this book represent the general narrative of our Expedition.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading But though the Expedition was a failure in one respect, I think it was successful in many others.
FINALadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading THE FINAL PHASE The foregoing chapters of this book represent the general narrative of our Expedition.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading THE FINAL PHASE The foregoing chapters of this book represent the general narrative of our Expedition.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE FINAL PHASE The foregoing chapters of this book represent the general narrative of our Expedition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The meteorological observations in particular have an economic bearing.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading A large amount of important scientific work was carried out.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But though the Expedition was a failure in one respect, I think it was successful in many others.
lacknounUS /læk/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large amount of important scientific work was carried out.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 But though the Expedition was a failure in one respect, I think it was successful in many others.
meteorologicaladjectiveUS /ˌmiːtiɔːrəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or pertaining to atmospheric phenomena, especially weather and weather conditions
From this reading The meteorological observations in particular have an economic bearing.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 THE FINAL PHASE The foregoing chapters of this book represent the general narrative of our Expedition.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The meteorological observations in particular have an economic bearing.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FINAL PHASE The foregoing chapters of this book represent the general narrative of our Expedition.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But though the Expedition was a failure in one respect, I think it was successful in many others.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
others
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From this reading But though the Expedition was a failure in one respect, I think it was successful in many others.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE FINAL PHASE The foregoing chapters of this book represent the general narrative of our Expedition.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The meteorological observations in particular have an economic bearing.
PHASEnounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading THE FINAL PHASE The foregoing chapters of this book represent the general narrative of our Expedition.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading THE FINAL PHASE The foregoing chapters of this book represent the general narrative of our Expedition.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But though the Expedition was a failure in one respect, I think it was successful in many others.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading A large amount of important scientific work was carried out.
SeanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading But though the Expedition was a failure in one respect, I think it was successful in many others.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FINAL PHASE The foregoing chapters of this book represent the general narrative of our Expedition.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But though the Expedition was a failure in one respect, I think it was successful in many others.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE FINAL PHASE The foregoing chapters of this book represent the general narrative of our Expedition.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though the Expedition was a failure in one respect, I think it was successful in many others.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
unprecedentedlyadverbUS /ənˈpresədentɪdli/
in an unprecedented manner
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
venturenounUS /ˈventʃər/
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
Weddell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That we failed in accomplishing the object we set out for was due, I venture to assert, not to any neglect or lack of organization, but to the overwhelming natural obstacles, especially the unprecedentedly severe summer conditions on the Weddell Sea side.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A large amount of important scientific work was carried out.
