Chapter XXI

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From this reading Captain Back was in 1836 appointed to the command of an expedition to the Arctic, partly formed for purposes of survey.

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

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

anew

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among other explorations he was to examine the coast line as far as the Point Turnagain of Franklin.

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

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

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

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

subject to appointment

From this reading Captain Back was in 1836 appointed to the command of an expedition to the Arctic, partly formed for purposes of survey.

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

From this reading Captain Back was in 1836 appointed to the command of an expedition to the Arctic, partly formed for purposes of survey.

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

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Captain Back was in 1836 appointed to the command of an expedition to the Arctic, partly formed for purposes of survey.

possessive form of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

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

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

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

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

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

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Back was in 1836 appointed to the command of an expedition to the Arctic, partly formed for purposes of survey.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Among other explorations he was to examine the coast line as far as the Point Turnagain of Franklin.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Captain Back was in 1836 appointed to the command of an expedition to the Arctic, partly formed for purposes of survey.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

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

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Among other explorations he was to examine the coast line as far as the Point Turnagain of Franklin.

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

From this reading Captain Back was in 1836 appointed to the command of an expedition to the Arctic, partly formed for purposes of survey.

plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading Among other explorations he was to examine the coast line as far as the Point Turnagain of Franklin.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Among other explorations he was to examine the coast line as far as the Point Turnagain of Franklin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Captain Back was in 1836 appointed to the command of an expedition to the Arctic, partly formed for purposes of survey.

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

From this reading Among other explorations he was to examine the coast line as far as the Point Turnagain of Franklin.

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

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

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

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

a small island

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Among other explorations he was to examine the coast line as far as the Point Turnagain of Franklin.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

inflected form of “nip” — squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VOYAGE OF THE “TERROR.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Among other explorations he was to examine the coast line as far as the Point Turnagain of Franklin.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Captain Back was in 1836 appointed to the command of an expedition to the Arctic, partly formed for purposes of survey.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Among other explorations he was to examine the coast line as far as the Point Turnagain of Franklin.

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

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

continue talking

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Captain Back was in 1836 appointed to the command of an expedition to the Arctic, partly formed for purposes of survey.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

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From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

release, as from one's grip

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

force or drive back

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

move hurridly

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

transport commercially

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Captain Back was in 1836 appointed to the command of an expedition to the Arctic, partly formed for purposes of survey.

carry out

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading VOYAGE OF THE “TERROR.”

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

From this reading VOYAGE OF THE “TERROR.”

from that place or that time

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

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

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Back’s effort to reach Repulse Bay—Nine Months in the Ice—The _Terror_ Nipped and Crushed—A General Disruption—Extreme Peril—Increase of Pressure—Providential Delivery—Another Nip—Bow of the Ship split—Preparations for Emergencies—The Crew—An early break-up—Frozen again—A Tremendous Rush of Ice—The Day of Release.

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

From this reading Among other explorations he was to examine the coast line as far as the Point Turnagain of Franklin.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading VOYAGE OF THE “TERROR.”

the act of gambling

From this reading He was instructed to proceed to Repulse or Wager Bay, as the case might be; thence he was to take a party across the intervening land to the eastern shore of Prince Regent’s Islet.

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

From this reading Captain Back was in 1836 appointed to the command of an expedition to the Arctic, partly formed for purposes of survey.