Chapter VIII

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From this reading The steamer _Proteus_, a vessel 467 tons and 110 horse-power, was chartered by the explorers to convey them from New York to Lady Franklin Bay.

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From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

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

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

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From this reading The steamer _Proteus_, a vessel 467 tons and 110 horse-power, was chartered by the explorers to convey them from New York to Lady Franklin Bay.

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From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

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

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

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From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

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

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

subject to appointment

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

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

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

relating to or located in the atmosphere

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

exhale hard

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers

From this reading The steamer _Proteus_, a vessel 467 tons and 110 horse-power, was chartered by the explorers to convey them from New York to Lady Franklin Bay.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

large dark-colored scaleless marine eel found in temperate and tropical coastal waters; some used for food

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading The steamer _Proteus_, a vessel 467 tons and 110 horse-power, was chartered by the explorers to convey them from New York to Lady Franklin Bay.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

the act of departing

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

plural of “depot” — station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

characterized by great determination

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

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From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

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

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

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

From this reading The steamer _Proteus_, a vessel 467 tons and 110 horse-power, was chartered by the explorers to convey them from New York to Lady Franklin Bay.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

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

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

unproductive of success

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

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From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

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

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

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From this reading The steamer _Proteus_, a vessel 467 tons and 110 horse-power, was chartered by the explorers to convey them from New York to Lady Franklin Bay.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

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

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

set up or found

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

go away from a place

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

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

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

engage in

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

the force of workers available

From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

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

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

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

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

above and across; more than

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

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

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

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

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

continue talking

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

(Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will

From this reading The steamer _Proteus_, a vessel 467 tons and 110 horse-power, was chartered by the explorers to convey them from New York to Lady Franklin Bay.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

move with force

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

unusual or striking

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

very great or intense

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

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

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The steamer _Proteus_, a vessel 467 tons and 110 horse-power, was chartered by the explorers to convey them from New York to Lady Franklin Bay.

(Greek mythology) one of the 50 Nereids; mother of Achilles by Peleus

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

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

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

a large number or amount

From this reading The steamer _Proteus_, a vessel 467 tons and 110 horse-power, was chartered by the explorers to convey them from New York to Lady Franklin Bay.

in the direction of

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading The steamer _Proteus_, a vessel 467 tons and 110 horse-power, was chartered by the explorers to convey them from New York to Lady Franklin Bay.

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

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

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading In 1881 the Government of the United States determined to send out another expedition towards the North Pole, and a vote of $25,000 having been passed by Congress for the purpose, Lieutenant Adolphus Washington Greely was appointed to the command.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

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

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

in or at the place that

From this reading The scheme of the expedition was to proceed by steamer as far north as Lady Franklin Bay, where they were to form a depot on Grinnel Land, and, using it as a base, push forward, by means of dog-sledges over the ice, and by steam launch over the open water, as far north as it was possible to get.

which person or people

From this reading Lieutenant Greely, who was an officer in the 5th Cavalry regiment, had, as his companions, three officers and twenty-one men selected from the United States army.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading THE GREELY EXPEDITION The Scheme of the Expedition--Fort Conger--Arctic Wolves--Atmospheric Marvels--A Terrific Storm--Influence of the Sun--Lieutenant Lockwood's Expedition--The Second Winter--Preparations for Departure--They leave Fort Conger--A Remarkable Ice Passage--They fail to make Cape Sabine--A New Camp--Rations running Short--Fruitless Efforts to reach Food Depots--Starvation and Death--A Bitter Blow--The Arrival of the _Thetis_.

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 steamer _Proteus_, a vessel 467 tons and 110 horse-power, was chartered by the explorers to convey them from New York to Lady Franklin Bay.