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The Journey to the Polar Sea

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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[25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.
But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.
DEPARTURE FROM FORT ENTERPRISE.
NAVIGATION OF THE COPPER-MINE RIVER.
VISIT TO THE COPPER MOUNTAIN.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Journey to the Polar Sea

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of The Journey to the Polar Sea is here in full — 543 sentences across 109 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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[25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.
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But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officersjournals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.
/bʌt ðə lɔːs hæz bɪn ˈæmpli rɪˈdiːmd baɪ maɪ ˈbrʌðər ˈɔːfəsərz ˈdʒɜːrnəlz frʌm wɪtʃ ðə ˈnærətɪv ʌp tuː ðæt ˈpɪriəd hæz bɪn ˈtʃiːfli kəmˈpaɪld/
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DEPARTURE FROM FORT ENTERPRISE.
/dɪˈpɑːrtʃər frʌm fɔːrt ˈentərpraɪz/
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NAVIGATION OF THE COPPER-MINE RIVER.
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VISIT TO THE COPPER MOUNTAIN.
/ˈvɪzɪt tuː ðə ˈkɑːpər ˈmaʊntən/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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amply adverb US /ˈæmpli/

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading “But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.”

compiled verb US /kəmˈpaɪld/

past form of “compile” — get or gather together

From this reading “But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.”

copper noun US /ˈkɑːpər/

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading “NAVIGATION OF THE COPPER-MINE RIVER.”

hereafter adverb US /hɪˈræftər/

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading “[25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.”

journals noun US /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading “[25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.”

navigation noun US /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading “NAVIGATION OF THE COPPER-MINE RIVER.”

portfolio noun US /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/

a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

From this reading “[25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.”

redeemed adjective US /rɪˈdiːmd/

saved from the bondage of sin

From this reading “But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.”

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14th

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From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

25

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From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.

brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.

chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/

for the most part

From this reading But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.

compiledverbUS /kəmˈpaɪld/

past form of “compile” — get or gather together

From this reading But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.

containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

COPPERnounUS /ˈkɑːpər/

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading VISIT TO THE COPPER MOUNTAIN.

COPPER-MINE

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

From this reading NAVIGATION OF THE COPPER-MINE RIVER.

DEPARTUREnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

the act of departing

From this reading DEPARTURE FROM FORT ENTERPRISE.

EnterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/

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

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

FortnounUS /fɔːrt/

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.

hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

loseverbUS /luːz/

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

lossnounUS /lɔːs/

something that is lost

From this reading But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.

misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

MOUNTAINnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading VISIT TO THE COPPER MOUNTAIN.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.

NAVIGATIONnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading NAVIGATION OF THE COPPER-MINE RIVER.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.

periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/

an amount of time

From this reading But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.

portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/

a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

redeemedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmd/

saved from the bondage of sin

From this reading But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.

RIVERnounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading NAVIGATION OF THE COPPER-MINE RIVER.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.

VISITverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading VISIT TO THE COPPER MOUNTAIN.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But the loss has been amply redeemed by my brother officers’ journals from which the narrative up to that period has been chiefly compiled.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading [25] It will be seen hereafter that I had the misfortune to lose my portfolio containing my journals from Fort Enterprise to the 14th of September.

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