Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

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

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

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

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

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

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

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

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

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

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

any thing at all

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

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From this reading APSLEY CHERRY-GARRARD.

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

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

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

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

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

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

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From this reading APSLEY CHERRY-GARRARD.

a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

plural of “commandment” — something that is commanded

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

the act of departing

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

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

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

apart from; not including

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

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

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

yet to be or coming

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

of or relating to or based on geology

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

be the source of pain

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

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

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

lacking aesthetic sensibility

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

a message received and understood

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

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

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

immediately past

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

most important element

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

the force of workers available

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

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From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

put into print

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

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

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

not often

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

successive (without a break)

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

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

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

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

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

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

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

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From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

the act of using

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.

(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 PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

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

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

at the time that

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

in or at the place that

From this reading It does not, however, include the story of subsidiary parties except where their adventures touch the history of the Main Party.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is hoped later to publish an appendix volume with an account of the two Geological Journeys, and such other information concerning the equipment of, and lessons learned by, this Expedition as may be of use to the future explorer.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading PREFACE This post-war business is inartistic, for it is seldom that any one does anything well for the sake of doing it well; and it is un-Christian, if you value Christianity, for men are out to hurt and not to help--can you wonder, when the Ten Commandments were hurled straight from the pulpit through good stained glass.

the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen

From this reading _First published 1922_ This volume is a narrative of Scott's Last Expedition from its departure from England in 1910 to its return to New Zealand in 1913.