1
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From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
1852
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From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
2
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From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
3
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From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
abutmentnoun
point of contact between two objects or parts
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
analogiesnounUS /əˈnælədʒiz/
plural of “analogy” — an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
on or to one side
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
capriciousadjectiveUS /kəˈprɪʃəs/
changeable
From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
Dr
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From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
drawbacknounUS /ˈdrɔːbæk/
the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
equatorialadjectiveUS /ˌiːkwəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to or at an equator
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
fan-like
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From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
firma
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From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
GreenlandnounUS /ˈɡriːnlənd/
the largest island in the world; lies between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean; a self-governing province of Denmark
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
ice-travel
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From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
inducementsnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənts/
plural of “inducement” — a positive motivational influence
From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
Kane
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From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
Kane's
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From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
land-masses
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From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
obviatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbvieɪtɪŋ/
made impossible
From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
ParryverbUS /ˈperi/
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
radiationnounUS /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/
energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
term of address for a man
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
soonestadverbUS /ˈsuːnəst/
with the least delay
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
Spitzbergennoun
islands in the Svalbard archipelago to the east of northern Greenland; belonging to Norway
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
Terra
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From this reading As inducements in favour of his scheme, he mentioned— “(1) _Terra firma_ as the basis of our operations, obviating the capricious character of ice-travel.
terrestrialadjectiveUS /tərˈestriəl/
of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading “(3) The benefit of the fan-like abutment of land, on the north face of Greenland, to check the ice in the course of its southern or equatorial drift, thus obviating the great drawback of Parry in his attempt to reach the Pole by the Spitzbergen Sea.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading In December 1852, Dr. Kane received orders from the Secretary of the U.S. Navy to conduct an expedition to the Arctic seas in search of Sir John Franklin.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Kane’s plan of search was based upon the probable extension of the land-masses of Greenland to the Far North—a fact at that time not verified by travel, but sustained by the analogies of physical geography.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “(2) A due northern line, which, throwing aside the influences of terrestrial radiation, would lead soonest to the open sea, should such exist.
