Chapter III

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

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

in the past

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

(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 In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

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

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

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From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

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

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

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

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

the first light of day

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

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

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

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

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

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From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

a youthful male person

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

past form of “comport” — behave well or properly

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

able to communicate in English

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

ranking above all others

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

set up or found

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

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

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

English explorer who led an expedition in search of the Northwest Passage to the orient; served under Drake and helped defeat the Spanish Armada (1535-1594)

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

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

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

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

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

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

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

a social unit living together

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

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

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

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

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

impossible to subdue

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

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

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

and nothing more

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

treat with contempt

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

Norwegian explorer of the Arctic and director of the League of Nations relief program for refugees of World War I (1861-1930)

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

not one, and not any

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

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

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

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

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

to, toward, or in the northwest

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

above and across; more than

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

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 Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

by chance

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

never-ceasing

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

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

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

comparative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

term of address for a man

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

be standing; be upright

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

plural of “tale” — 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 In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

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

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

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

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

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From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

not known

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

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

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

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

From this reading In all the range of romantic adventure to be found in the history of man, there is, perhaps, none which appeals so strongly to the imagination as the search for the Poles.

which person or people

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

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

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Who is there who has not lingered over the adventures of the _Fram_, that sturdy Norseman's vessel, which combined in herself all the best qualities of previous Arctic ships, and comported herself, whether in the ice or out of it, with a dignity that told of her proud descent and prouder destiny?

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In all the tales of daring courage and patient, persistent bravery, two qualities which stand foremost in the admiration of every English-speaking boy, the tales of the fearless explorers who have faced the terrors and the mystery of the frozen regions are without a rival.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE ARCTIC REGION The Mystery of the North Pole--The First Explorer--"The Great Dark Wall at the End of the World"--"Frost-Smoke"--The Lights and Sounds of the North--The Aurora Borealis--Mock Moons--The Early Adventurers: Willoughby, Frobisher, Davis, Hudson, Baffin, Ross, and Parry--The North-West Passage.

a late time of life

From this reading Just as it was the record of his struggles to penetrate into the unknown region of the ice-bound North-West Passage which made the name of Sir John Franklin famous fifty years ago, so is it to-day that the names of Nansen, Peary, and Andree are household words by reason of the hardihood and indomitable courage shown in their efforts to reach the great unknown Pole.