Chapter XXIV

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From this reading The announcement in the _New York Herald_ on September 1, 1909, of the discovery of the North Pole by Dr. Frederick A. Cook, of Brooklyn, New York, astounded the civilized world.

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From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

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From this reading The announcement in the _New York Herald_ on September 1, 1909, of the discovery of the North Pole by Dr. Frederick A. Cook, of Brooklyn, New York, astounded the civilized world.

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

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

having companions or an escort

From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

later than; following

From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

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

From this reading Later Mr. Bradley sailed home, leaving Cook with a fair supply of provisions and equipment, and one white companion, a German-American named Francke.

a formal public statement

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

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

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading For some years Dr. Cook’s name had been associated with Arctic enterprise, but to the majority of the public his name was strange.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading The announcement in the _New York Herald_ on September 1, 1909, of the discovery of the North Pole by Dr. Frederick A. Cook, of Brooklyn, New York, astounded the civilized world.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For some years Dr. Cook’s name had been associated with Arctic enterprise, but to the majority of the public his name was strange.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)

From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

a borough of New York City

From this reading The announcement in the _New York Herald_ on September 1, 1909, of the discovery of the North Pole by Dr. Frederick A. Cook, of Brooklyn, New York, astounded the civilized world.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For some years Dr. Cook’s name had been associated with Arctic enterprise, but to the majority of the public his name was strange.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading The announcement in the _New York Herald_ on September 1, 1909, of the discovery of the North Pole by Dr. Frederick A. Cook, of Brooklyn, New York, astounded the civilized world.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Later Mr. Bradley sailed home, leaving Cook with a fair supply of provisions and equipment, and one white companion, a German-American named Francke.

the act of conquering

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading For some years Dr. Cook’s name had been associated with Arctic enterprise, but to the majority of the public his name was strange.

the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

plural of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

third-person singular of “denounce” — speak out against

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

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From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading For some years Dr. Cook’s name had been associated with Arctic enterprise, but to the majority of the public his name was strange.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading Later Mr. Bradley sailed home, leaving Cook with a fair supply of provisions and equipment, and one white companion, a German-American named Francke.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Later Mr. Bradley sailed home, leaving Cook with a fair supply of provisions and equipment, and one white companion, a German-American named Francke.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some years Dr. Cook’s name had been associated with Arctic enterprise, but to the majority of the public his name was strange.

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From this reading Later Mr. Bradley sailed home, leaving Cook with a fair supply of provisions and equipment, and one white companion, a German-American named Francke.

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

of or relating to or characteristic of German Americans

From this reading Later Mr. Bradley sailed home, leaving Cook with a fair supply of provisions and equipment, and one white companion, a German-American named Francke.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For some years Dr. Cook’s name had been associated with Arctic enterprise, but to the majority of the public his name was strange.

foreshadow or presage

From this reading The announcement in the _New York Herald_ on September 1, 1909, of the discovery of the North Pole by Dr. Frederick A. Cook, of Brooklyn, New York, astounded the civilized world.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Later Mr. Bradley sailed home, leaving Cook with a fair supply of provisions and equipment, and one white companion, a German-American named Francke.

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

From this reading The announcement in the _New York Herald_ on September 1, 1909, of the discovery of the North Pole by Dr. Frederick A. Cook, of Brooklyn, New York, astounded the civilized world.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later Mr. Bradley sailed home, leaving Cook with a fair supply of provisions and equipment, and one white companion, a German-American named Francke.

the act of departing

From this reading Later Mr. Bradley sailed home, leaving Cook with a fair supply of provisions and equipment, and one white companion, a German-American named Francke.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading For some years Dr. Cook’s name had been associated with Arctic enterprise, but to the majority of the public his name was strange.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading For some years Dr. Cook’s name had been associated with Arctic enterprise, but to the majority of the public his name was strange.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Later Mr. Bradley sailed home, leaving Cook with a fair supply of provisions and equipment, and one white companion, a German-American named Francke.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The announcement in the _New York Herald_ on September 1, 1909, of the discovery of the North Pole by Dr. Frederick A. Cook, of Brooklyn, New York, astounded the civilized world.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The announcement in the _New York Herald_ on September 1, 1909, of the discovery of the North Pole by Dr. Frederick A. Cook, of Brooklyn, New York, astounded the civilized world.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Later Mr. Bradley sailed home, leaving Cook with a fair supply of provisions and equipment, and one white companion, a German-American named Francke.

United States Arctic explorer and United States naval officer who has been regarded as the first man to reach the North Pole (1856-1920)

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

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

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

earlier in time

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

bring forth or yield

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Later Mr. Bradley sailed home, leaving Cook with a fair supply of provisions and equipment, and one white companion, a German-American named Francke.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading For some years Dr. Cook’s name had been associated with Arctic enterprise, but to the majority of the public his name was strange.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

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

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Later Mr. Bradley sailed home, leaving Cook with a fair supply of provisions and equipment, and one white companion, a German-American named Francke.

third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading The announcement in the _New York Herald_ on September 1, 1909, of the discovery of the North Pole by Dr. Frederick A. Cook, of Brooklyn, New York, astounded the civilized world.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading For some years Dr. Cook’s name had been associated with Arctic enterprise, but to the majority of the public his name was strange.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading For some years Dr. Cook’s name had been associated with Arctic enterprise, but to the majority of the public his name was strange.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Later Mr. Bradley sailed home, leaving Cook with a fair supply of provisions and equipment, and one white companion, a German-American named Francke.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

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

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

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

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading Dr. Frederick A. Cook.—Claims discovery of the Pole.—His return from the Arctic.—Reception by the Danes.—Announcement of conquest of the Pole by Peary.—Denounces Dr. Cook.—Delay of Dr. Cook to produce his data.—Acceptance of Peary’s claims by the American Geographical Society.—Dr. Cook finally sends manuscript to Copenhagen.—Verdict.—Prior claim to the discovery of the North Pole.—Not proven.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For some years Dr. Cook’s name had been associated with Arctic enterprise, but to the majority of the public his name was strange.

a Caucasian

From this reading Later Mr. Bradley sailed home, leaving Cook with a fair supply of provisions and equipment, and one white companion, a German-American named Francke.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For some years Dr. Cook’s name had been associated with Arctic enterprise, but to the majority of the public his name was strange.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The announcement in the _New York Herald_ on September 1, 1909, of the discovery of the North Pole by Dr. Frederick A. Cook, of Brooklyn, New York, astounded the civilized world.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading In the summer of 1907, Cook had accompanied Mr. John R. Bradley in that gentleman’s yacht in an excursion after big game beyond the Arctic Circle.

a late time of life

From this reading For some years Dr. Cook’s name had been associated with Arctic enterprise, but to the majority of the public his name was strange.

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 announcement in the _New York Herald_ on September 1, 1909, of the discovery of the North Pole by Dr. Frederick A. Cook, of Brooklyn, New York, astounded the civilized world.