Chapter XI · The Norwegian Polar Expedition (1893−96)

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

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

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

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition had a very important bearing on that of Dr. Nansen.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He believed that they must have drifted on a floe right across the Polar Sea.

later than; following

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

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

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition had a very important bearing on that of Dr. Nansen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He believed that they must have drifted on a floe right across the Polar Sea.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

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

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

being joined in close association

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

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

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading He believed that they must have drifted on a floe right across the Polar Sea.

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

From this reading In many respects this expedition is unique.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

a flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea

From this reading He believed that they must have drifted on a floe right across the Polar Sea.

set up or found

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

the largest island in the world; lies between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean; a self-governing province of Denmark

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

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

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition had a very important bearing on that of Dr. Nansen.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

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

From this reading He believed that they must have drifted on a floe right across the Polar Sea.

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

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

of great significance or value

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition had a very important bearing on that of Dr. Nansen.

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

From this reading In many respects this expedition is unique.

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

From this reading In many respects this expedition is unique.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

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

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition had a very important bearing on that of Dr. Nansen.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

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 In many respects this expedition is unique.

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

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

Norwegian explorer of the Arctic and director of the League of Nations relief program for refugees of World War I (1861-1930)

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition had a very important bearing on that of Dr. Nansen.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading In many respects this expedition is unique.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He believed that they must have drifted on a floe right across the Polar Sea.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

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

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

to, toward, or in the southwest

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition had a very important bearing on that of Dr. Nansen.

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

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

plural of “theory” — 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 It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He believed that they must have drifted on a floe right across the Polar Sea.

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

From this reading In many respects this expedition is unique.

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

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading In many respects this expedition is unique.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

precisely as stated

From this reading The _Jeannette_ expedition had a very important bearing on that of Dr. Nansen.

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

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

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

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was planned by Dr. Nansen after careful consideration of many scientific facts connected with the Polar Sea, and although his theories and conclusions were opposed by many of the leading authorities of the day, the expedition was carried out almost to the letter.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading In 1884, Professor Mohn published a paper in which it was stated that various articles which must have come from the wreck of the _Jeannette_ had been found on the south-west coast of Greenland.