Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

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

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

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

From this reading Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

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

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

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

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

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From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

plural of “chart” — a visual display of information

From this reading Hatteras was comparing his charts with the coast-line.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

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From this reading Hatteras was comparing his charts with the coast-line.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading Hatteras was comparing his charts with the coast-line.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

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

From this reading Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

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

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

the organ of sight

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

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

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

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From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

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

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

for this reason

From this reading Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

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

From this reading Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

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

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

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

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

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

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

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

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

of or relating to or caused by magnetism

From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE.

engage in

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

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 Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

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

From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

skillful after much practice

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

-ing form of “redouble” — double in magnitude, extent, or intensity

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

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

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

transport commercially

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

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

From this reading THE MAGNETIC POLE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

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

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

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

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

up to a particular time

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

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

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Hence he took upon himself the care of examining the coast; he went up to the lookout, and on Saturday passed many hours there.

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

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

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

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

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

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The crew were all acquainted with the situation of the ship; an unbroken silence reigned on board; the engine was slackened; the _Forward_ ran as near shore as possible; the coast was lined with ice which the warmest summers could not melt; a practised eye was needed to make out an entrance through them.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading As Hatteras drew near this sound he felt his anxiety redoubling; in fact, the success of his expedition was at stake; so far he had done nothing more than his predecessors, the most successful of whom, MacClintock, had consumed fifteen months in reaching this spot; but that was little, indeed nothing, if he could not make Bellot Sound; being unable to return, he would be kept a prisoner until the next year.