adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
AntarcticnounUS /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/
the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To attempt, therefore, getting back would be folly—especially at so late a period of the season.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading To attempt, therefore, getting back would be folly—especially at so late a period of the season.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading To attempt, therefore, getting back would be folly—especially at so late a period of the season.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
denyverbUS /dɪˈnaɪ/
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
eighty-fouradjective
being four more than eighty
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading To attempt, therefore, getting back would be folly—especially at so late a period of the season.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
follynounUS /ˈfɑːli/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading To attempt, therefore, getting back would be folly—especially at so late a period of the season.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading To attempt, therefore, getting back would be folly—especially at so late a period of the season.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
islandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
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From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading To attempt, therefore, getting back would be folly—especially at so late a period of the season.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
maybeadverbUS /ˈmeɪbi/
by chance
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
OceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading To attempt, therefore, getting back would be folly—especially at so late a period of the season.
permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
polaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
pursuednounUS /pərˈsuːd/
a person who is being chased
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading To attempt, therefore, getting back would be folly—especially at so late a period of the season.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
severestadjectiveUS /səˈvɪrəst/
superlative of “severe” — intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To attempt, therefore, getting back would be folly—especially at so late a period of the season.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading To attempt, therefore, getting back would be folly—especially at so late a period of the season.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
turtlesnounUS /ˈtɜːrtəlz/
plural of “turtle” — a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
venturenounUS /ˈventʃər/
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were six or seven islands in sight belonging to the same group, and distant from each other about five or six leagues; but upon neither of these had we any intention to venture.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The long polar winter, too, could not be considered as far distant, and it became necessary that we should deliberate well upon the course to be pursued.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading We now found ourselves in the wide and desolate Antarctic Ocean, in a latitude exceeding eighty-four degrees, in a frail canoe, and with no provision but the three turtles.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In coming from the northward in the _Jane Guy_ we had been gradually leaving behind us the severest regions of ice—this, however little it maybe in accordance with the generally received notions respecting the Antarctic, was a fact—experience would not permit us to deny.
