1851
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From this reading Interest in the mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin was in no wise lessened by the unexpected return to England of the searching squadron in 1851.
1852
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From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
28
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From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
BehringnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
Belcher
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From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
Belcher's
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past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
Bellot
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showing who or what does the action
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an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
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the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
without stop or interruption
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the event of dying or departure from life
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diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
the act of discovering something
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Dr
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From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
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a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Interest in the mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin was in no wise lessened by the unexpected return to England of the searching squadron in 1851.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Interest in the mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin was in no wise lessened by the unexpected return to England of the searching squadron in 1851.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
ten 10s
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Interest in the mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin was in no wise lessened by the unexpected return to England of the searching squadron in 1851.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
Inglefield
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Interest in the mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin was in no wise lessened by the unexpected return to England of the searching squadron in 1851.
IntrepidadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtrepəd/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
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undertake a journey or trip
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the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Interest in the mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin was in no wise lessened by the unexpected return to England of the searching squadron in 1851.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
M'Clure
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plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Interest in the mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin was in no wise lessened by the unexpected return to England of the searching squadron in 1851.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
not any; not one
From this reading Interest in the mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin was in no wise lessened by the unexpected return to England of the searching squadron in 1851.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
NorthwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
over-eight
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From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
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PioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
Rae's
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past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
ResoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Interest in the mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin was in no wise lessened by the unexpected return to England of the searching squadron in 1851.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
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diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Interest in the mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin was in no wise lessened by the unexpected return to England of the searching squadron in 1851.
term of address for a man
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the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
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(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
StraitnounUS /streɪt/
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The American coast had now been diligently examined from the entrance of Behring Strait to the head of Hudson Bay, and it was generally believed that Franklin had never reached so low a latitude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Interest in the mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin was in no wise lessened by the unexpected return to England of the searching squadron in 1851.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Interest in the mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin was in no wise lessened by the unexpected return to England of the searching squadron in 1851.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Interest in the mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin was in no wise lessened by the unexpected return to England of the searching squadron in 1851.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading On April 28, 1852, a thoroughly equipped squadron of five vessels—the _Assistance_, the _Resolute_, and the _North Star_, and two steamers, the _Pioneer_ and _Intrepid_—sailed from England under the command of Sir Edward Belcher.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Dr. Rae’s land journey of over-eight hundred miles, including a thorough examination of the east and north coast of Victoria Land, had thrown no new light on the tragic situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Interest in the mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin was in no wise lessened by the unexpected return to England of the searching squadron in 1851.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Interest in the mysterious fate of Sir John Franklin was in no wise lessened by the unexpected return to England of the searching squadron in 1851.
