Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

(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 As there was an increased extent of open water in the offing, and the weather being now, to all appearance, tolerably settled, I determined on sending away a travelling party under Captain Lyon.

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

From this reading As there was an increased extent of open water in the offing, and the weather being now, to all appearance, tolerably settled, I determined on sending away a travelling party under Captain Lyon.

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

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

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

From this reading As there was an increased extent of open water in the offing, and the weather being now, to all appearance, tolerably settled, I determined on sending away a travelling party under Captain Lyon.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As there was an increased extent of open water in the offing, and the weather being now, to all appearance, tolerably settled, I determined on sending away a travelling party under Captain Lyon.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

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

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

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

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As there was an increased extent of open water in the offing, and the weather being now, to all appearance, tolerably settled, I determined on sending away a travelling party under Captain Lyon.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

the act of breaking something

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

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

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

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

From this reading As there was an increased extent of open water in the offing, and the weather being now, to all appearance, tolerably settled, I determined on sending away a travelling party under Captain Lyon.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

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From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

characterized by great determination

From this reading As there was an increased extent of open water in the offing, and the weather being now, to all appearance, tolerably settled, I determined on sending away a travelling party under Captain Lyon.

being one more than seven

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

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

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

capable of being changed

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

plural of “groove” — a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record)

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

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

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

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

From this reading As there was an increased extent of open water in the offing, and the weather being now, to all appearance, tolerably settled, I determined on sending away a travelling party under Captain Lyon.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

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

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

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

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

-ing form of “liberate” — give equal rights to; of women and minorities

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading As there was an increased extent of open water in the offing, and the weather being now, to all appearance, tolerably settled, I determined on sending away a travelling party under Captain Lyon.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

an amphibious division of the United States Navy

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

not any; not one

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

in a northern direction

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

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

From this reading As there was an increased extent of open water in the offing, and the weather being now, to all appearance, tolerably settled, I determined on sending away a travelling party under Captain Lyon.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

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

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

the near or foreseeable future

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

United States golfer (born in 1929)

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

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From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

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

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

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

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading As there was an increased extent of open water in the offing, and the weather being now, to all appearance, tolerably settled, I determined on sending away a travelling party under Captain Lyon.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading As there was an increased extent of open water in the offing, and the weather being now, to all appearance, tolerably settled, I determined on sending away a travelling party under Captain Lyon.

having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

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From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

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From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

plural of “stave” — (music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

doomed to extinction

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

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

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

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From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

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

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading As there was an increased extent of open water in the offing, and the weather being now, to all appearance, tolerably settled, I determined on sending away a travelling party under Captain Lyon.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As there was an increased extent of open water in the offing, and the weather being now, to all appearance, tolerably settled, I determined on sending away a travelling party under Captain Lyon.

not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

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

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The baggage was placed on light sledges, resembling those used by Captain Franklin on his late journey to the shores of the Polar Sea, made out of staves shaved thin, six feet eight inches long, fourteen inches broad, and turned up before.

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

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From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

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

From this reading As there was an increased extent of open water in the offing, and the weather being now, to all appearance, tolerably settled, I determined on sending away a travelling party under Captain Lyon.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading As there was an increased extent of open water in the offing, and the weather being now, to all appearance, tolerably settled, I determined on sending away a travelling party under Captain Lyon.

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

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

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

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

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

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

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From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Increased Extent of open Water in the Offing.--A Travelling Party despatched to the Northward.--Unsuccessful Attempt to raise Vegetables on Shore.--Decease of James Pringle.--A Party of Esquimaux build Huts near the Ships.--Return of the Travellers, and Account of their Journey.--First Appearance of the Plants.--Birds become numerous.--Commence cutting a Canal through the Ice for liberating the Ships.--Illness and Decease of John Reid and William Souter.--Breaking up of the Ice in the Bay.--Account of Winter Island.--Abstract of Observations made there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Being secured entirely with thongs of hide sunk by grooves into the wood to keep them from wearing, they were perfectly flexible, so as to be in no danger of breaking on uneven ground.

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

From this reading It consisted of Lieutenant Palmer, five seamen, and three marines, the whole being victualled for twenty days, and furnished with a tent, fuel, and every other convenience of which such a journey would admit.