Chapter XXVIII

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From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

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

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something

From this reading Dr. Hayes was an evident believer in the theory, and his enthusiastic advocacy of it induced many in the United States to come forward and lend material aid towards the solution of the problem.

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

From this reading Dr. Hayes was an evident believer in the theory, and his enthusiastic advocacy of it induced many in the United States to come forward and lend material aid towards the solution of the problem.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

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

From this reading Dr. Hayes was an evident believer in the theory, and his enthusiastic advocacy of it induced many in the United States to come forward and lend material aid towards the solution of the problem.

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

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

achieved or reached

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

a supporter who accepts something as true

From this reading Dr. Hayes was an evident believer in the theory, and his enthusiastic advocacy of it induced many in the United States to come forward and lend material aid towards the solution of the problem.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Dr. Hayes was an evident believer in the theory, and his enthusiastic advocacy of it induced many in the United States to come forward and lend material aid towards the solution of the problem.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

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From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading Dr. Hayes was an evident believer in the theory, and his enthusiastic advocacy of it induced many in the United States to come forward and lend material aid towards the solution of the problem.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Dr. Hayes was an evident believer in the theory, and his enthusiastic advocacy of it induced many in the United States to come forward and lend material aid towards the solution of the problem.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

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

From this reading HAYES’ EXPEDITION—SWEDISH EXPEDITIONS.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading HAYES’ EXPEDITION—SWEDISH EXPEDITIONS.

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Dr. Hayes was an evident believer in the theory, and his enthusiastic advocacy of it induced many in the United States to come forward and lend material aid towards the solution of the problem.

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 A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

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

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

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

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)

From this reading HAYES’ EXPEDITION—SWEDISH EXPEDITIONS.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

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

From this reading Dr. Hayes was an evident believer in the theory, and his enthusiastic advocacy of it induced many in the United States to come forward and lend material aid towards the solution of the problem.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

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

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Dr. Hayes was an evident believer in the theory, and his enthusiastic advocacy of it induced many in the United States to come forward and lend material aid towards the solution of the problem.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

bestow a quality on

From this reading Dr. Hayes was an evident believer in the theory, and his enthusiastic advocacy of it induced many in the United States to come forward and lend material aid towards the solution of the problem.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Dr. Hayes was an evident believer in the theory, and his enthusiastic advocacy of it induced many in the United States to come forward and lend material aid towards the solution of the problem.

the force of workers available

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

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

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

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

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

on one occasion

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

fraught with danger

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

an amount of time

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading Dr. Hayes was an evident believer in the theory, and his enthusiastic advocacy of it induced many in the United States to come forward and lend material aid towards the solution of the problem.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

a large beer glass

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

capital and largest city of Bulgaria located in western Bulgaria

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading Dr. Hayes was an evident believer in the theory, and his enthusiastic advocacy of it induced many in the United States to come forward and lend material aid towards the solution of the problem.

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

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language

From this reading HAYES’ EXPEDITION—SWEDISH EXPEDITIONS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

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

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Dr. Hayes was an evident believer in the theory, and his enthusiastic advocacy of it induced many in the United States to come forward and lend material aid towards the solution of the problem.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

in the direction of

From this reading Dr. Hayes was an evident believer in the theory, and his enthusiastic advocacy of it induced many in the United States to come forward and lend material aid towards the solution of the problem.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

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 Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

at the time that

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

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

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

which person or people

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

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

From this reading Voyage of the _United States_—High Latitude attained—In Winter Quarters—Hardships of the Voyage—The dreary Arctic Landscape—Open Water once more—1,300 Miles of Ice traversed—Swedish Expeditions—Perilous Position of the _Sofia_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It will be remembered that Dr. Hayes was associated with Dr. Kane at the period when Morton discovered that open water which seemed to many scientific men of the day positive proof of the existence of an “open polar sea.”

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.

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

From this reading A private subscription, to which that worthy New Yorker Mr. Grinnell, who had already done so much to further Arctic exploration, contributed largely, enabled Dr. Hayes to purchase and fit a schooner—the _United States_—for the arduous work in which she was to be engaged.