Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

past form of “abolish” — do away with

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In fact, Nansen, in his book on Greenland, always uses the term “inland ice” to describe the great interior ice-covering.

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

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

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

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

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

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

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

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading In fact, Nansen, in his book on Greenland, always uses the term “inland ice” to describe the great interior ice-covering.

the two together, not just one

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

for a short time

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the mountain range in Caucasia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea that forms part of the traditional border between Europe and Asia

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

a visual display of information

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

in an accurate manner

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

give a description of

From this reading In fact, Nansen, in his book on Greenland, always uses the term “inland ice” to describe the great interior ice-covering.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

serving to describe or inform or characterized by description

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

surrounding and closing in on or hemming in

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

presently existing

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, Nansen, in his book on Greenland, always uses the term “inland ice” to describe the great interior ice-covering.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

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From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

applying to all or most members of a category or group

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of or relating to the science of geography

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plural of “glacier” — a slowly moving mass of ice

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In fact, Nansen, in his book on Greenland, always uses the term “inland ice” to describe the great interior ice-covering.

the largest island in the world; lies between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean; a self-governing province of Denmark

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

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

From this reading In fact, Nansen, in his book on Greenland, always uses the term “inland ice” to describe the great interior ice-covering.

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

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

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

From this reading In fact, Nansen, in his book on Greenland, always uses the term “inland ice” to describe the great interior ice-covering.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

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

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

be a signal for or a symptom of

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situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

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 On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

apprehended with certainty

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

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

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

go away from a place

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the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

and nothing more

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

used to form the superlative

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Norwegian explorer of the Arctic and director of the League of Nations relief program for refugees of World War I (1861-1930)

From this reading In fact, Nansen, in his book on Greenland, always uses the term “inland ice” to describe the great interior ice-covering.

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

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

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

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

belonging to the speaker and others

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plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

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

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

islands in the Svalbard archipelago to the east of northern Greenland; belonging to Norway

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the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

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a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

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of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading In fact, Nansen, in his book on Greenland, always uses the term “inland ice” to describe the great interior ice-covering.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

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

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an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

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

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

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Now, if the phrase “inland ice” merely means glaciers, so that it may be correctly applied to the glaciers of any district of snow-mountains, such as the Alps or Caucasus, it is a useless phrase, and ought to be abolished.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading In fact, Nansen, in his book on Greenland, always uses the term “inland ice” to describe the great interior ice-covering.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading GEOGRAPHICAL RESULTS Before taking leave of the reader it seems advisable to indicate briefly the general geographical results of our two seasons of exploration in the interior of Spitsbergen, and to state what is now known about the structure of the surface of one of the most interesting areas of arctic land.

at the time that

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”

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

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Most persons of whom I have inquired receive from it a different impression, and judge it to be descriptive of a complete and continuous icy mantle enveloping a whole country, as Greenland, for instance, is enveloped.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On Nordenskiöld’s chart, the best map of Spitsbergen existing at the time when we began our labours, both Garwood Land and King James Land are described as covered with “inland ice.”