160
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From this reading Fortune favoured him in this selection, for it is at this part of the Antarctic region--situated between the meridians of 160 deg.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
AntarcticnounUS /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/
the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
areasnounUS /ˈeriəz/
plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fortune favoured him in this selection, for it is at this part of the Antarctic region--situated between the meridians of 160 deg.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
BarriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
BergsnounUS /bɜːrɡz/
plural of “berg” — a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Fortune favoured him in this selection, for it is at this part of the Antarctic region--situated between the meridians of 160 deg.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
CharacteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
deg
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From this reading Fortune favoured him in this selection, for it is at this part of the Antarctic region--situated between the meridians of 160 deg.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
the act of discovering something
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
DispelledverbUS /dɪˈspeld/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
DisplaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
increase twofold
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading E. and 160 deg.
EREBUSnoun
(Greek mythology) Greek god of darkness who dwelt in the underworld; son of Chaos; brother of Nox; father of Aether and Day
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading W. longitude--that open water extends farthest into the high latitudes.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading W. longitude--that open water extends farthest into the high latitudes.
favoured
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From this reading Fortune favoured him in this selection, for it is at this part of the Antarctic region--situated between the meridians of 160 deg.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Fortune favoured him in this selection, for it is at this part of the Antarctic region--situated between the meridians of 160 deg.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading W. longitude--that open water extends farthest into the high latitudes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fortune favoured him in this selection, for it is at this part of the Antarctic region--situated between the meridians of 160 deg.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading W. longitude--that open water extends farthest into the high latitudes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortune favoured him in this selection, for it is at this part of the Antarctic region--situated between the meridians of 160 deg.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fortune favoured him in this selection, for it is at this part of the Antarctic region--situated between the meridians of 160 deg.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
immediately past
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
latitudesnounUS /ˈlætətuːdz/
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 W. longitude--that open water extends farthest into the high latitudes.
longitudenounUS /ˈlɑːndʒətuːd/
the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich
From this reading W. longitude--that open water extends farthest into the high latitudes.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
MagneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
meridians
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From this reading Fortune favoured him in this selection, for it is at this part of the Antarctic region--situated between the meridians of 160 deg.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
MythnounUS /mɪθ/
a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
NearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading W. longitude--that open water extends farthest into the high latitudes.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Fortune favoured him in this selection, for it is at this part of the Antarctic region--situated between the meridians of 160 deg.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading Fortune favoured him in this selection, for it is at this part of the Antarctic region--situated between the meridians of 160 deg.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
term of address for a man
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Fortune favoured him in this selection, for it is at this part of the Antarctic region--situated between the meridians of 160 deg.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
TerritorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fortune favoured him in this selection, for it is at this part of the Antarctic region--situated between the meridians of 160 deg.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
VolcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
VOYAGESnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading VOYAGES OF THE _EREBUS_ AND _TERROR_ A Fortunate Choice--Characteristic Southern Bergs--First Sight of the Continent--More British Territory--A Mighty Volcanic Display--Nearing the Magnetic Pole--The Antarctic Barrier--A Myth Dispelled--A Second Attempt--Held by the Ice--Third and Last Voyage--A Double Discovery.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading W. longitude--that open water extends farthest into the high latitudes.
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 W. longitude--that open water extends farthest into the high latitudes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
ZealandnounUS /ˈziːlənd/
the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen
From this reading The American and French expeditions having already selected areas for their operations, Sir James Ross, not wishing to clash with them in any way, directed his attention to that part of the Antarctic lying to the south of Australia and New Zealand as his sphere of operations.
