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

Chapter VII · The Austro-Hungarian Expedition (1872−74)

Chapter VII of The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole, “The Austro-Hungarian Expedition (1872−74),” is here in full — 286 sentences across 58 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By George Bryce • Curated US English Learning Edition
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The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.
In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.
The latter had greatly distinguished himself in the German Expedition.
In order to diminish expenses, a small sailing ship, the _Isbjorn_, of 55 tons, was chartered at Tromsoe.
She was new and strong, and this was her first voyage.
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The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole

Chapter VII · The Austro-Hungarian Expedition (1872−74)

Chapter VII of The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole, “The Austro-Hungarian Expedition (1872−74),” is here in full — 286 sentences across 58 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/57 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.
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In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.
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The latter had greatly distinguished himself in the German Expedition.
/ðə ˈlætər hæd ˈɡreɪtli dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt hɪmˈself ɪn ðə ˈdʒɜːrmən ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
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In order to diminish expenses, a small sailing ship, the _Isbjorn_, of 55 tons, was chartered at Tromsoe.
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She was new and strong, and this was her first voyage.
/ʃiː wɑːz nuː ənd strɔːŋ ənd ðɪs wɑːz hɜːr fɜːrst ˈvɔɪədʒ/

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Arctic noun US /ˈɑːrktɪk/

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

From this reading “The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
chartered adjective US /ˈtʃɑːrtərd/

hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers

From this reading “In order to diminish expenses, a small sailing ship, the _Isbjorn_, of 55 tons, was chartered at Tromsoe.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
diminish verb US /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading “In order to diminish expenses, a small sailing ship, the _Isbjorn_, of 55 tons, was chartered at Tromsoe.”

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dispatch verb US /dɪˈspætʃ/

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading “In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.”

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Greenland noun US /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 “The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.”

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Payer noun US /ˈpeɪər/

a person who pays money for something

From this reading “In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.”

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pioneer noun US /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading “In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.”

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unfeasible adjective US /ənˈfiːzəbəl/

not capable of being carried out or put into practice

From this reading “In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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large sums adjective + noun counted as “large sum”

In this reading “In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.”

4,602 times in 426,212 chapters
east coast noun + noun

the eastern seaboard of the United States (especially the strip between Boston and Washington D.C.)

In this reading “The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.”

930 times in 426,212 chapters
high latitude adjective + noun

In this reading “The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.”

324 times in 426,212 chapters
first voyage adjective + noun

In this reading “She was new and strong, and this was her first voyage.”

874 times in 426,212 chapters
In order preposition + noun

in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement

In this reading “In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.”

95,690 times in 426,212 chapters
on the east preposition + article + noun counted as “on … east”

In this reading “The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.”

3,032 times in 426,212 chapters

All words in this reading · 71

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55

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From this reading In order to diminish expenses, a small sailing ship, the _Isbjorn_, of 55 tons, was chartered at Tromsoe.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/

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

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In order to diminish expenses, a small sailing ship, the _Isbjorn_, of 55 tons, was chartered at Tromsoe.

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attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
charteredadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrtərd/

hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers

From this reading In order to diminish expenses, a small sailing ship, the _Isbjorn_, of 55 tons, was chartered at Tromsoe.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
coastnounUS /koʊst/

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/

recognizable; marked

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading In order to diminish expenses, a small sailing ship, the _Isbjorn_, of 55 tons, was chartered at Tromsoe.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading The latter had greatly distinguished himself in the German Expedition.

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eastnounUS /iːst/

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ExpeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/

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

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

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expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading In order to diminish expenses, a small sailing ship, the _Isbjorn_, of 55 tons, was chartered at Tromsoe.

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failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/

an act that fails

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She was new and strong, and this was her first voyage.

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GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

a person of German nationality

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

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greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The latter had greatly distinguished himself in the German Expedition.

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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 The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading The latter had greatly distinguished himself in the German Expedition.

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She was new and strong, and this was her first voyage.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The latter had greatly distinguished himself in the German Expedition.

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howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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Isbjorn

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From this reading In order to diminish expenses, a small sailing ship, the _Isbjorn_, of 55 tons, was chartered at Tromsoe.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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Julius

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From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/

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

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter had greatly distinguished himself in the German Expedition.

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LieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/

a commissioned military officer

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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newadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading She was new and strong, and this was her first voyage.

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notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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Novaya

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From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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PayernounUS /ˈpeɪər/

a person who pays money for something

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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planverbUS /plæn/

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

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sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/

the work of a sailor

From this reading In order to diminish expenses, a small sailing ship, the _Isbjorn_, of 55 tons, was chartered at Tromsoe.

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seasnounUS /siːz/

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

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secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

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ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading She was new and strong, and this was her first voyage.

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shipverbUS /ʃɪp/

transport commercially

From this reading In order to diminish expenses, a small sailing ship, the _Isbjorn_, of 55 tons, was chartered at Tromsoe.

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smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In order to diminish expenses, a small sailing ship, the _Isbjorn_, of 55 tons, was chartered at Tromsoe.

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spentadjectiveUS /spent/

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading She was new and strong, and this was her first voyage.

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sumsnounUS /sʌmz/

plural of “sum” — a quantity of money

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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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 The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She was new and strong, and this was her first voyage.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

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tonsnounUS /tʌnz/

a large number or amount

From this reading In order to diminish expenses, a small sailing ship, the _Isbjorn_, of 55 tons, was chartered at Tromsoe.

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Tromsoe

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From this reading In order to diminish expenses, a small sailing ship, the _Isbjorn_, of 55 tons, was chartered at Tromsoe.

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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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unfeasibleadjectiveUS /ənˈfiːzəbəl/

not capable of being carried out or put into practice

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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voyagenounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒ/

an act of traveling by water

From this reading She was new and strong, and this was her first voyage.

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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 In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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Weyprecht

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From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading In order, however, that large sums of money might not be spent on a plan which might be unfeasible, it was decided to dispatch a pioneer expedition under the joint command of Lieutenant Weyprecht and Julius Payer.

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Zemlya

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From this reading The failure of the second German Arctic Expedition to reach a high latitude on the east coast of Greenland directed attention to the seas of Novaya Zemlya.

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Chapter 7 holds 286 sentences of The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole, unabridged, divided into 58 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 7 of The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole by George Bryce exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 286 sentences, grouped into 58 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 7 of The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole?

Work through the 58 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 58 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 7 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 7 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole

Common questions about reading The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole by George Bryce on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole?

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.

How to read The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole section by section

How to work through The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 15 chapters of The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

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

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

George
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Bryce
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Chief
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Object
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Siege and Conquest of the North Pole; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.