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Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."
It was not really a "dash" at all.
Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.
But nothing was done impulsively.
Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.
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The North Pole

Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

Chapter 23 of The North Pole is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/20 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."
/eˈsenʃəlz ðæt brɔːt səkˈses ˈsʌmθɪŋ hæz ɔːlˈredi bɪn sed rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ ðə fækt ðæt ˈaʊər ˈdʒɜːrni tuː ðə nɔːrθ poʊl wɑːz noʊ hæpˈhæzərd hɪt ɔːr mɪs dæʃ/
Line 2
It was not really a "dash" at all.
/ɪt wɑːz nɑːt ˈrɪli ə dæʃ æt ɔːl/
Line 3
Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.
Line 4
But nothing was done impulsively.
/bʌt ˈnʌθɪŋ wɑːz dʌn ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
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Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.
/ˈevriθɪŋ wɑːz dʌn ɪn əˈkɔːrdəns wɪð ə skiːm lɔːŋ ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd ənd ˈplɑːtɪd aʊt ɪn ədˈvæns wɪð ˈevəri ˈpɑːsəbəl ker/

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accordance noun US /əˈkɔːrdəns/

concurrence of opinion

From this reading “Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.”

contemplated verb US /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading “Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.”

dash verb US /dæʃ/

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading “ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."”

essentials noun US /eˈsenʃəlz/

plural of “essential” — anything indispensable

From this reading “ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."”

haphazard adjective US /hæpˈhæzərd/

dependent upon or characterized by chance

From this reading “ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."”

impulsively adverb US /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/

in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions

From this reading “But nothing was done impulsively.”

plotted adjective US /ˈplɑːtɪd/

with planning and intention

From this reading “Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.”

sledge verb US /sledʒ/

transport in a sleigh

From this reading “Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading It was not really a "dash" at all.

accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/

concurrence of opinion

From this reading Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.

advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was not really a "dash" at all.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was not really a "dash" at all.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

BROUGHTverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But nothing was done impulsively.

carenounUS /ker/

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.

contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.

dashverbUS /dæʃ/

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But nothing was done impulsively.

driveverbUS /draɪv/

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

ESSENTIALSnounUS /eˈsenʃəlz/

plural of “essential” — anything indispensable

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.

EverythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

haphazardadjectiveUS /hæpˈhæzərd/

dependent upon or characterized by chance

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

hitverbUS /hɪt/

cause to move by striking

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/

in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions

From this reading But nothing was done impulsively.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not really a "dash" at all.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

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 Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

missverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/

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

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not really a "dash" at all.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But nothing was done impulsively.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.

PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

plottedadjectiveUS /ˈplɑːtɪd/

with planning and intention

From this reading Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.

PolenounUS /poʊl/

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

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.

pressedadjectiveUS /prest/

compacted by ironing

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was not really a "dash" at all.

regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

schemenounUS /skiːm/

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Everything was done in accordance with a scheme long contemplated and plotted out in advance with every possible care.

sensenounUS /sens/

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/

transport in a sleigh

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

SomethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

speedverbUS /spiːd/

move hurridly

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

SUCCESSnounUS /səkˈses/

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

timesnounUS /taɪmz/

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading ESSENTIALS THAT BROUGHT SUCCESS Something has already been said regarding the fact that our journey to the North Pole was no haphazard, hit or miss "dash."

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Perhaps it may properly be described as a "drive"--in the sense that when the sledge journey got under way we pressed forward with a speed at times almost breathless.

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