Chapter XV

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From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

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From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

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

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

consider or hold as true

From this reading The writer prefers to accept his statements until his opponents prove that they are false.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

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From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

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

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

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

From this reading The writer prefers to accept his statements until his opponents prove that they are false.

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

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

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

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

the two together, not just one

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

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

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

the act of discovering something

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

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From this reading DR.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

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

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading The writer prefers to accept his statements until his opponents prove that they are false.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

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

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

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

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

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

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

25th President of the United States; was assassinated by an anarchist (1843-1901)

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

attach to a support

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

not any; not one

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading The writer prefers to accept his statements until his opponents prove that they are false.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

third-person singular of “prefer” — like better; value more highly

From this reading The writer prefers to accept his statements until his opponents prove that they are false.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading The writer prefers to accept his statements until his opponents prove that they are false.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

in a serious manner

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

be standing; be upright

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The writer prefers to accept his statements until his opponents prove that they are false.

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

From this reading COOK’S EXPEDITION (1907−9) =[=Dr. Cook’s statements, both as regards Mount McKinley and his discovery of the North Pole, have been seriously called in question.

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

From this reading The writer prefers to accept his statements until his opponents prove that they are false.

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

From this reading The writer prefers to accept his statements until his opponents prove that they are false.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

up to a particular time

From this reading The writer prefers to accept his statements until his opponents prove that they are false.

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

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

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

From this reading According to the latest reports, a committee of the American Explorers’ Club have examined Dr. Cook’s data regarding his ascent of Mount McKinley, and have come to the conclusion that his data do not stand the test to which they were submitted.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Council of the Copenhagen University, to whom Dr. Cook sent certain documents for examination, have decided that from the material supplied no proof can be adduced that he reached the North Pole.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The writer prefers to accept his statements until his opponents prove that they are false.