1850
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From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
1852
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From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
1853
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From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
1854
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From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
27
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From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
Anderson'snounUS /ˈændərsənz/
possessive form of “anderson” — United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
Barnard
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From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
Belcher's
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From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
COLLINSON
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From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
being joined in close association
From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
DesertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
Dr
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From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
set up or found
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
Franklin'snounUS /ˈfræŋklənz/
possessive form of “franklin” — United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
the act of giving
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
InletnounUS /ˈɪnlet/
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
InvestigatornounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtər/
a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
M'Clintock
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From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
M'Clure
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From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
Mecham
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From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
not any; not one
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
the act of departing politely
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
PlovernounUS /ˈplʌvər/
any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
Rae
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From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
Ramsay
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From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
ResoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
SledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
Sledging
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From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
StraitnounUS /streɪt/
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
a just detectable amount
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
TracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
verifyverbUS /ˈverəfaɪ/
confirm the truth of
From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Sledging parties of Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron.—Desertion of the ships.—Return to England.—Story of the _Resolute_.—Traces of Sir John Franklin discovered by Dr. Rae.—Anderson’s journey.—The voyage of the _Fox_ under Commander M’Clintock.—Sledge journeys.—Record and relics of Franklin’s expedition.—_Fox_ returns to England.
WainwrightnounUS /ˈweɪnraɪt/
a wagon maker
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading The following April, Lieutenant Mecham found in Prince of Wales Strait and, later on, Ramsay Island, records bearing the date of August 27, 1852, giving full intelligence of Captain Collinson, since his separation from the _Investigator_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading [Sidenote: _CAPTAIN COLLINSON_] The sledge parties sent out by Sir Edward Belcher’s squadron, though numerous and extended, had succeeded in finding no trace of Franklin or his crews; thus the winter of 1853-1854 passed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All that Collinson knew of the position of M’Clure after parting with him in 1850 in the Pacific Ocean, was a report from the _Plover_ that the _Investigator_ had been seen, steering northward, off Wainwright Inlet.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To verify certain rumours connected with this report, Captain Collinson ordered a young officer, Lieutenant Barnard, and certain members of the crew to land at a Russian settlement in northwest America.
