Chapter XIV

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From this reading 14' N. The Italians reached 86 deg.

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From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

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From this reading 34' N., or twenty geographical miles further north than the Norwegians.

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From this reading The record up to the time of this expedition was that set by Nansen, who, with his companion Johansen, attained to 86 deg.

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

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

a mountainous region of central Italy on the Adriatic

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

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

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

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

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

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

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

achieved or reached

From this reading The record up to the time of this expedition was that set by Nansen, who, with his companion Johansen, attained to 86 deg.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

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

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The record up to the time of this expedition was that set by Nansen, who, with his companion Johansen, attained to 86 deg.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

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From this reading The record up to the time of this expedition was that set by Nansen, who, with his companion Johansen, attained to 86 deg.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

lacking order or methodical arrangement or function

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

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

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

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

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

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From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading 34' N., or twenty geographical miles further north than the Norwegians.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading 34' N., or twenty geographical miles further north than the Norwegians.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

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

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

excessively quick

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

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

From this reading The record up to the time of this expedition was that set by Nansen, who, with his companion Johansen, attained to 86 deg.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

someone unfortunate without housing

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

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

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

plural of “italian” — a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

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From this reading The record up to the time of this expedition was that set by Nansen, who, with his companion Johansen, attained to 86 deg.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

immediately past

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

plural of “latitude” — the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

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

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading 34' N., or twenty geographical miles further north than the Norwegians.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading 14' N. The Italians reached 86 deg.

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 The record up to the time of this expedition was that set by Nansen, who, with his companion Johansen, attained to 86 deg.

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

From this reading 34' N., or twenty geographical miles further north than the Norwegians.

situated in or oriented toward the north

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

plural of “norwegian” — a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading 34' N., or twenty geographical miles further north than the Norwegians.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 34' N., or twenty geographical miles further north than the Norwegians.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

past due; not paid at the scheduled time

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

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From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

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

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

born after a gestation period of less than the normal time

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading 14' N. The Italians reached 86 deg.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

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

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

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

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

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

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The record up to the time of this expedition was that set by Nansen, who, with his companion Johansen, attained to 86 deg.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

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From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The record up to the time of this expedition was that set by Nansen, who, with his companion Johansen, attained to 86 deg.

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

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading ITALY CLAIMS THE RECORD Norwegian Aid--A Northerly Station--Premature Enthusiasm--Cold Comfort--An Arctic Greeting--A Hasty Landing--Disorganised Plans--Homeless Dogs--Making Fresh Plans--The Leader Frost-bitten--The Start for the Pole--Driven Back by Cold--A Second Start--First Detachment Lost--Anxiety for the Second--A Struggle for Life--Third Detachment Overdue--Fears of Disaster--Safe at Last--Italy sets the Record.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The record up to the time of this expedition was that set by Nansen, who, with his companion Johansen, attained to 86 deg.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

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

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading 34' N., or twenty geographical miles further north than the Norwegians.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

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

From this reading The record up to the time of this expedition was that set by Nansen, who, with his companion Johansen, attained to 86 deg.

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

From this reading The record up to the time of this expedition was that set by Nansen, who, with his companion Johansen, attained to 86 deg.

at the time that

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.

which person or people

From this reading The record up to the time of this expedition was that set by Nansen, who, with his companion Johansen, attained to 86 deg.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The record up to the time of this expedition was that set by Nansen, who, with his companion Johansen, attained to 86 deg.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading For the first time in the history of their country, the Italians entered the field of Arctic exploration in the year 1899, when an expedition under the command of the Duke of Abruzzi sailed in the _Stella Polare_, and by means of dogs and sledges carried the Italian flag to higher latitudes than any other explorers had succeeded in reaching.