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62nd parallel on May 5. This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees. Other versions have this as the 72nd parallel. This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees. The promise of 1000 pounds for each degree beyond 72 is continued throughout the book.
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on the far side of; further than
From this reading “The promise of 1000 pounds for each degree beyond 72 is continued throughout the book.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The promise of 1000 pounds for each degree beyond 72 is continued throughout the book.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Other versions have this as the 72nd parallel.”
distance north or south of the equator
From this reading “This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “62nd parallel on May 5.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.”
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading “The promise of 1000 pounds for each degree beyond 72 is continued throughout the book.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.”
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From this reading This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.
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From this reading The promise of 1000 pounds for each degree beyond 72 is continued throughout the book.
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From this reading 62nd parallel on May 5.
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From this reading 62nd parallel on May 5.
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From this reading This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The promise of 1000 pounds for each degree beyond 72 is continued throughout the book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Other versions have this as the 72nd parallel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Other versions have this as the 72nd parallel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The promise of 1000 pounds for each degree beyond 72 is continued throughout the book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The promise of 1000 pounds for each degree beyond 72 is continued throughout the book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The promise of 1000 pounds for each degree beyond 72 is continued throughout the book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The promise of 1000 pounds for each degree beyond 72 is continued throughout the book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The promise of 1000 pounds for each degree beyond 72 is continued throughout the book.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The promise of 1000 pounds for each degree beyond 72 is continued throughout the book.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Other versions have this as the 72nd parallel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.
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From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
distance north or south of the equator
From this reading This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 62nd parallel on May 5.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 62nd parallel on May 5.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Other versions have this as the 72nd parallel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 62nd parallel on May 5.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The promise of 1000 pounds for each degree beyond 72 is continued throughout the book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The promise of 1000 pounds for each degree beyond 72 is continued throughout the book.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is clearly incorrect since the ship is north of its May 1 latitude of 68 degrees.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The promise of 1000 pounds for each degree beyond 72 is continued throughout the book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Other versions have this as the 72nd parallel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
at the time that
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This agrees with the accompanying map. and he has never left the place," the landing party meets him at Upernavik which is well north of the island of Disco. when they are actually at 74 degrees.
