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The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole
The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole is here in full — 356 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By George Bryce • Curated US English Learning Edition
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EXPEDITION COMMANDED BY DR.
HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.
Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.
It comprehended an extensive scheme of discovery.
The proposed route was that by Smith Sound.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole is here in full — 356 sentences across 72 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/71 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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EXPEDITION COMMANDED BY DR.
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HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.
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Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.
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It comprehended an extensive scheme of discovery.
/ɪt ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd æn ɪkˈstensɪv skiːm ʌv dɪˈskʌvəri/
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The proposed route was that by Smith Sound.
/ðə prəˈpoʊzd ruːt wɑːz ðæt baɪ smɪθ saʊnd/

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abandon verb US /əˈbændən/

forsake, leave behind

From this reading “Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.”

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comprehended adjective US /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/

fully understood or grasped

From this reading “It comprehended an extensive scheme of discovery.”

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enterprise noun US /ˈentərpraɪz/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading “HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.”

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extensive adjective US /ɪkˈstensɪv/

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading “It comprehended an extensive scheme of discovery.”

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feasible adjective US /ˈfiːzəbəl/

capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are

From this reading “Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.”

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hayes noun US /heɪz/

acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)

From this reading “HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.”

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Navy noun US /ˈneɪvi/

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading “HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.”

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surgeon noun US /ˈsɜːrdʒən/

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading “HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.”

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In this reading “HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.”

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return from verb + particle

In this reading “Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.”

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any time adjective + noun

In this reading “Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.”

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1855

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From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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1860

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From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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61

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From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/

forsake, leave behind

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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actingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading It comprehended an extensive scheme of discovery.

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anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading EXPEDITION COMMANDED BY DR.

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COMMANDEDverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading EXPEDITION COMMANDED BY DR.

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comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/

fully understood or grasped

From this reading It comprehended an extensive scheme of discovery.

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designnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/

the act of discovering something

From this reading It comprehended an extensive scheme of discovery.

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DR

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From this reading EXPEDITION COMMANDED BY DR.

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EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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EXPEDITIONnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/

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

From this reading EXPEDITION COMMANDED BY DR.

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extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading It comprehended an extensive scheme of discovery.

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feasibleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːzəbəl/

capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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HAYESnounUS /heɪz/

acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It comprehended an extensive scheme of discovery.

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itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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KnounUS /keɪ/

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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Kane

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From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/

an amount of time

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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planverbUS /plæn/

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The proposed route was that by Smith Sound.

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returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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routenounUS /ruːt/

an established line of travel or access

From this reading The proposed route was that by Smith Sound.

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schemenounUS /skiːm/

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading It comprehended an extensive scheme of discovery.

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SmithnounUS /smɪθ/

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading The proposed route was that by Smith Sound.

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SoundnounUS /saʊnd/

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The proposed route was that by Smith Sound.

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StatesnounUS /steɪts/

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

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/

an act of traveling by water

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The proposed route was that by Smith Sound.

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whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading HAYES IN 1860−61 The object of Dr. Hayes’ expedition may be given in his own words:— “The plan of the enterprise first suggested itself to me while acting as surgeon of the expedition commanded by the late Dr. E. K. Kane, of the United States Navy.

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yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading Although its execution did not appear feasible at the period of my return from that voyage in October 1855, yet I did not at any time abandon the design.

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Yes. All 5233 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #50976 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #50976, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole take to read?

About 436 minutes of reading across 1047 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole

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George
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Bryce
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Chief
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