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From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
1879
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From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
1881
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From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
2
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From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
5
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From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
AbandonmentnounUS /əˈbændənmənt/
the act of giving something up
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading By special act of Congress she was allowed to sail under American colours, be navigated by officers of the United States Navy, and to change her name from _Pandora_ to _Jeannette_.
anew
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading By special act of Congress she was allowed to sail under American colours, be navigated by officers of the United States Navy, and to change her name from _Pandora_ to _Jeannette_.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The American Arctic expedition of 1879, commanded by Lieutenant George W. De Long of the United States Navy, was equipped and financed by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the _New York Herald_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading The American Arctic expedition of 1879, commanded by Lieutenant George W. De Long of the United States Navy, was equipped and financed by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the _New York Herald_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
bark-rigged
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From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By special act of Congress she was allowed to sail under American colours, be navigated by officers of the United States Navy, and to change her name from _Pandora_ to _Jeannette_.
BehringnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)
From this reading The object of the expedition was to reach the North Pole by way of Behring Strait.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading The American Arctic expedition of 1879, commanded by Lieutenant George W. De Long of the United States Navy, was equipped and financed by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the _New York Herald_.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading By special act of Congress she was allowed to sail under American colours, be navigated by officers of the United States Navy, and to change her name from _Pandora_ to _Jeannette_.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading By special act of Congress she was allowed to sail under American colours, be navigated by officers of the United States Navy, and to change her name from _Pandora_ to _Jeannette_.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The American Arctic expedition of 1879, commanded by Lieutenant George W. De Long of the United States Navy, was equipped and financed by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the _New York Herald_.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading By special act of Congress she was allowed to sail under American colours, be navigated by officers of the United States Navy, and to change her name from _Pandora_ to _Jeannette_.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading The American Arctic expedition of 1879, commanded by Lieutenant George W. De Long of the United States Navy, was equipped and financed by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the _New York Herald_.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
financedverbUS /fɪˈnænst/
past form of “finance” — obtain or provide money for
From this reading The American Arctic expedition of 1879, commanded by Lieutenant George W. De Long of the United States Navy, was equipped and financed by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the _New York Herald_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
Francisco
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From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
Gordon
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From this reading The American Arctic expedition of 1879, commanded by Lieutenant George W. De Long of the United States Navy, was equipped and financed by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the _New York Herald_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By special act of Congress she was allowed to sail under American colours, be navigated by officers of the United States Navy, and to change her name from _Pandora_ to _Jeannette_.
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
ten 10s
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
ice-pack
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From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The American Arctic expedition of 1879, commanded by Lieutenant George W. De Long of the United States Navy, was equipped and financed by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the _New York Herald_.
Jeannette
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From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
immediately past
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
leaknounUS /liːk/
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The American Arctic expedition of 1879, commanded by Lieutenant George W. De Long of the United States Navy, was equipped and financed by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the _New York Herald_.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
Long's
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From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
Melville's
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From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The American Arctic expedition of 1879, commanded by Lieutenant George W. De Long of the United States Navy, was equipped and financed by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the _New York Herald_.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading By special act of Congress she was allowed to sail under American colours, be navigated by officers of the United States Navy, and to change her name from _Pandora_ to _Jeannette_.
navigatedverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading By special act of Congress she was allowed to sail under American colours, be navigated by officers of the United States Navy, and to change her name from _Pandora_ to _Jeannette_.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading The American Arctic expedition of 1879, commanded by Lieutenant George W. De Long of the United States Navy, was equipped and financed by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the _New York Herald_.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The object of the expedition was to reach the North Pole by way of Behring Strait.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The object of the expedition was to reach the North Pole by way of Behring Strait.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
Ounalaska
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From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
arrange in a container
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
PandoranounUS /pænˈdɔːrə/
(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 [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading The object of the expedition was to reach the North Pole by way of Behring Strait.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The American Arctic expedition of 1879, commanded by Lieutenant George W. De Long of the United States Navy, was equipped and financed by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the _New York Herald_.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The object of the expedition was to reach the North Pole by way of Behring Strait.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading By special act of Congress she was allowed to sail under American colours, be navigated by officers of the United States Navy, and to change her name from _Pandora_ to _Jeannette_.
San
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From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By special act of Congress she was allowed to sail under American colours, be navigated by officers of the United States Navy, and to change her name from _Pandora_ to _Jeannette_.
transport commercially
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
SiberianounUS /saɪˈbɪriə/
a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
term of address for a man
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading By special act of Congress she was allowed to sail under American colours, be navigated by officers of the United States Navy, and to change her name from _Pandora_ to _Jeannette_.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The American Arctic expedition of 1879, commanded by Lieutenant George W. De Long of the United States Navy, was equipped and financed by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the _New York Herald_.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
StraitnounUS /streɪt/
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
From this reading The object of the expedition was to reach the North Pole by way of Behring Strait.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The object of the expedition was to reach the North Pole by way of Behring Strait.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading By special act of Congress she was allowed to sail under American colours, be navigated by officers of the United States Navy, and to change her name from _Pandora_ to _Jeannette_.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The American Arctic expedition of 1879, commanded by Lieutenant George W. De Long of the United States Navy, was equipped and financed by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the _New York Herald_.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The American Arctic expedition of 1879, commanded by Lieutenant George W. De Long of the United States Navy, was equipped and financed by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the _New York Herald_.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The object of the expedition was to reach the North Pole by way of Behring Strait.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition, 1879-1881.—In command of Captain George W. De Long.—Leaves San Francisco, touches at Ounalaska, August 2, reaches Lawrence Bay, East Siberia, August 15.—Last seen by whale bark _Sea Breeze_ near Herald Island, September 2.—The _Jeannette_ beset in ice-pack, September 5, never again released.—Daily routine of officers and crew.—Ship springs a leak.—A frozen summer.—Sight of new land.—A second winter in the pack.—The _Jeannette_ crushed.—Abandonment.—The retreat.—The fate of the three boats.—Death of De Long’s party.—Melville’s search.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The American Arctic expedition of 1879, commanded by Lieutenant George W. De Long of the United States Navy, was equipped and financed by Mr. James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the _New York Herald_.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading [Sidenote: _THE “JEANNETTE” EXPEDITION, 1879-1881_] The bark-rigged steam yacht of four hundred twenty tons, _Pandora_, which had already seen considerable service in Arctic water, was purchased from Sir Allen Young.
