Chapter II · The Return Voyage in the Ice

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From this reading 369 * * * * * MAP SHOWING THE DISCOVERIES OF THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1875-6 _To face_ 1 THE GREAT FROZEN SEA.

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading "ALERT" 151 HIGHEST NORTHERN CAMP 308 REDUCING A FLOE-BERG 349 H.M.S.

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading 369 * * * * * MAP SHOWING THE DISCOVERIES OF THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1875-6 _To face_ 1 THE GREAT FROZEN SEA.

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading "ALERT" 151 HIGHEST NORTHERN CAMP 308 REDUCING A FLOE-BERG 349 H.M.S.

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

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From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

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From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

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From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

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From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

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From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

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From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

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From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

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From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

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From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

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From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

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From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

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From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

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From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

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From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

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From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

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From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

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From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

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From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

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From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

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From this reading 369 * * * * * MAP SHOWING THE DISCOVERIES OF THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1875-6 _To face_ 1 THE GREAT FROZEN SEA.

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From this reading INDEX _Page_ 371 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

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From this reading PAGE "ALERT" AND "DISCOVERY" _Frontispiece_ POLAR BEARS _To face_ 46 WINTER QUARTERS H.M.S.

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From this reading 369 * * * * * MAP SHOWING THE DISCOVERIES OF THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1875-6 _To face_ 1 THE GREAT FROZEN SEA.

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

in the Arabian Nights a boy who acquires a magic lamp from which he can summon a genie

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading PAGE "ALERT" AND "DISCOVERY" _Frontispiece_ POLAR BEARS _To face_ 46 WINTER QUARTERS H.M.S.

United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading "ALERT" 151 HIGHEST NORTHERN CAMP 308 REDUCING A FLOE-BERG 349 H.M.S.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

a visual display of information

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

transmit information

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading 369 * * * * * MAP SHOWING THE DISCOVERIES OF THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1875-6 _To face_ 1 THE GREAT FROZEN SEA.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

a quiet plodding workhorse

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading 369 * * * * * MAP SHOWING THE DISCOVERIES OF THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1875-6 _To face_ 1 THE GREAT FROZEN SEA.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading PAGE "ALERT" AND "DISCOVERY" _Frontispiece_ POLAR BEARS _To face_ 46 WINTER QUARTERS H.M.S.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "ALERT" 151 HIGHEST NORTHERN CAMP 308 REDUCING A FLOE-BERG 349 H.M.S.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

an ornamental facade

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turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

occupying an entire page in a book or paper

From this reading FULL-PAGE PLATES.

heavy short-tailed oceanic bird of polar regions

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading 369 * * * * * MAP SHOWING THE DISCOVERIES OF THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1875-6 _To face_ 1 THE GREAT FROZEN SEA.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

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secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

plural of “hawk” — diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "ALERT" 151 HIGHEST NORTHERN CAMP 308 REDUCING A FLOE-BERG 349 H.M.S.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

From this reading INDEX _Page_ 371 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

a city in northwestern England

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

go away from a place

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

plural of “lemming” — any of various short-tailed furry-footed rodents of circumpolar distribution

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

the literary culture

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading INDEX _Page_ 371 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

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of or relating to or caused by magnetism

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading 369 * * * * * MAP SHOWING THE DISCOVERIES OF THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1875-6 _To face_ 1 THE GREAT FROZEN SEA.

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "ALERT" 151 HIGHEST NORTHERN CAMP 308 REDUCING A FLOE-BERG 349 H.M.S.

plural of “observatory” — a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading INDEX _Page_ 371 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

(Greek mythology) the first woman; created by Hephaestus on orders from Zeus who presented her to Epimetheus along with a box filled with evils

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

go across or through

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

plural of “petrel” — relatively small long-winged tube-nosed bird that flies far from land

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading FULL-PAGE PLATES.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

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plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

housing available for people to live in

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

the event of something appearing again

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent

From this reading "ALERT" 151 HIGHEST NORTHERN CAMP 308 REDUCING A FLOE-BERG 349 H.M.S.

plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

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traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

one who is playfully mischievous

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

the place where some action occurs

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

transport commercially

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading 369 * * * * * MAP SHOWING THE DISCOVERIES OF THE ARCTIC EXPEDITION, 1875-6 _To face_ 1 THE GREAT FROZEN SEA.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

transport in a sleigh

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

small or little relative to something else

From this reading "ALERT" FORCED ON SHORE 351 SMALLER WOODCUTS.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

bound or secured closely

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

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plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

plural of “walrus” — either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

accept gladly

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading Cape Isabella, 357; letters from home, 358; bad weather, 359; Whale Sound, 359; off Lancaster Sound, 360; reappearance of fulmar petrels, 361; reach Godhavn, 362; receive letters from England, 363; leave Godhavn, 363; Egedesminde, 364; sight the "Pandora," 366; arrive at Valentia, 367; at Queenstown, 367; welcome home, 368.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading PAGE "ALERT" AND "DISCOVERY" _Frontispiece_ POLAR BEARS _To face_ 46 WINTER QUARTERS H.M.S.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Preparations for abandoning ship, 344; communicate with "Discovery," 345; discovery of Eskimo relics, 347; a severe nip, 348; critical situation of ship, 349; Discovery Harbour, 349; return of Beaumont, 350; a frozen cave, 350; "Alert" forced on shore, 351; struggles with the ice, 352; pass Cape Fraser and Dobbin Bay, 353; a seal and fox shot, 354; reach the open sea, 354.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading SEALS BASKING ON THE ICE 23 ESKIMO WOMEN 28 WALRUSES 75 CAPE HAWKS 84 PLAN OF ICE DOCK 88 "THE MOANING OF THE TIED" 89 MUSK OXEN 105 KNOTS 111 DOG-SLEDGE IN DIFFICULTIES 131 START OF THE AUTUMN SLEDGES 143 DIAGRAM OF MAGNETIC OBSERVATORIES 153 FLAG-STAFF POINT (CAPE SHERIDAN) 155 ROYAL ARCTIC THEATRE--SCENE FROM "ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL SCAMP" 170 NELLIE 189 LEMMINGS 212 CAIRN HILL 220 SLEDGE UNDER SAIL 231 DOGS AND SLEDGE 247 GETTING READY TO "BAG" 269 CHART OF OUTWARD AND RETURN TRACKS 274 INTERIOR OF TENT 280 A PACKED SLEDGE 281 SNOW-BUNTING 319 BRENT-GOOSE AND EIDER-DUCKS 340 ALLMAN BAY 355 FULMAR PETRELS ("MOLLIES") 361 FAREWELL!

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From this reading "ALERT" FORCED ON SHORE 351 SMALLER WOODCUTS.