Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

later than; following

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

(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 Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

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

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

react verbally

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

eagerly desirous

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

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

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

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

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

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

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

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

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

an occurrence of something

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

of or pertaining to or typical of Europe

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

uninterrupted connection or union

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

command with authority

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

one or the other of two

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

to come or go into

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

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

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

divisible by two

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

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

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

an act that fails

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

set up or found

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

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

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

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

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

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

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

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

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

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

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable)

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

a message received and understood

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

impossible to surmount

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

the land on which real estate is located

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the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

go away from a place

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

something that is lost

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

used to form the superlative

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

plural of “navigator” — the ship's officer in charge of navigation

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

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

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

in a northern direction

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

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past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

continue talking

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move with force

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

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force or drive back

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

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

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

situated farthest south

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

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

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

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

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

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

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

the act of gambling

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

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

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

accept gladly

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.

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

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

toward the west

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The accounts given by Captain Middleton of the latitude of the western entrance of the Frozen Strait are so confused, and even contradictory, that the present appearance of the land perplexed me extremely in deciding whether or not we had arrived at the opposite end of the opening to which he had given that name.

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

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Upon the whole, however, I thought it most probable that this was the strait in question; and as, at all events, the opening between Southampton Island and the land to the northward of it, in whatever latitude it might be found, and whether wide or narrow, was the passage through which it was our present object to penetrate into Repulse Bay, I decided on using our utmost exertions to push through the narrow strait now before us.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading That immediately before us to the westward, though it agreed in latitude within five or six miles with the southernmost parallel he has assigned to it, appeared much too narrow to answer his description of the passage we were in search of.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

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

From this reading After the most anxious consideration, I came to the resolution of attempting the direct passage of the Frozen Strait; though, I confess, not without some apprehension of the risk I was incurring, and of the serious loss of time which, in case of failure either from the non-existence of the strait or from the insuperable obstacles which its name implies, would thus be inevitably occasioned to the expedition.

possessive form of “york” — the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Review of the Geographical Information obtained by the Researches of former Navigators on the Coast of the American Continent, in the Neighbourhood of Wager River.--Discover and enter the Duke of York's Bay, supposing it to be a Passage into the Sea called the Welcome.--Leave the Duke of York's Bay, and proceed to the Northwestward.--Passage of the Frozen Strait and Arrival in Repulse Bay.--Continuity of Land there.--Observations on Shore.--Remarks concerning the Geography, Tides, and Natural History of this Part of the Continental Coast.