1472
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From this reading From the first printed edition of 1472 (the first book to have printed maps) and the famous Rome edition of 1508.
150
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From this reading 150.
1508
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From this reading From the first printed edition of 1472 (the first book to have printed maps) and the famous Rome edition of 1508.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the first printed edition of 1472 (the first book to have printed maps) and the famous Rome edition of 1508.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading By M. B. SYNGE, F.R.Hist.S. AUTHOR OF "THE STORY OF THE WORLD" "A SHORT HISTORY OF SOCIAL LIFE IN ENGLAND" ETC.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading By M. B. SYNGE, F.R.Hist.S. AUTHOR OF "THE STORY OF THE WORLD" "A SHORT HISTORY OF SOCIAL LIFE IN ENGLAND" ETC.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading From the first printed edition of 1472 (the first book to have printed maps) and the famous Rome edition of 1508.
showing who or what does the action
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centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
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showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
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editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading From the first printed edition of 1472 (the first book to have printed maps) and the famous Rome edition of 1508.
being one more than ten
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
a division of the United Kingdom
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ETC
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beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading By M. B. SYNGE, F.R.Hist.S. AUTHOR OF "THE STORY OF THE WORLD" "A SHORT HISTORY OF SOCIAL LIFE IN ENGLAND" ETC.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading From the first printed edition of 1472 (the first book to have printed maps) and the famous Rome edition of 1508.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From the first printed edition of 1472 (the first book to have printed maps) and the famous Rome edition of 1508.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the first printed edition of 1472 (the first book to have printed maps) and the famous Rome edition of 1508.
Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
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geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From the first printed edition of 1472 (the first book to have printed maps) and the famous Rome edition of 1508.
HerefordnounUS /ˈherəfərd/
hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
Hist
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the aggregate of past events
From this reading By M. B. SYNGE, F.R.Hist.S. AUTHOR OF "THE STORY OF THE WORLD" "A SHORT HISTORY OF SOCIAL LIFE IN ENGLAND" ETC.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
a characteristic state or mode of living
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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading By M. B. SYNGE, F.R.Hist.S. AUTHOR OF "THE STORY OF THE WORLD" "A SHORT HISTORY OF SOCIAL LIFE IN ENGLAND" ETC.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
MAPverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
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mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading From the first printed edition of 1472 (the first book to have printed maps) and the famous Rome edition of 1508.
mediaevaladjective
relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
mythicaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪθəkəl/
based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
absolutely essential
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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and nothing more
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
ORIGINALLYadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
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printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading From the first printed edition of 1472 (the first book to have printed maps) and the famous Rome edition of 1508.
PTOLEMY'S
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RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading By M. B. SYNGE, F.R.Hist.S. AUTHOR OF "THE STORY OF THE WORLD" "A SHORT HISTORY OF SOCIAL LIFE IN ENGLAND" ETC.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading From the first printed edition of 1472 (the first book to have printed maps) and the famous Rome edition of 1508.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading By M. B. SYNGE, F.R.Hist.S. AUTHOR OF "THE STORY OF THE WORLD" "A SHORT HISTORY OF SOCIAL LIFE IN ENGLAND" ETC.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading By M. B. SYNGE, F.R.Hist.S. AUTHOR OF "THE STORY OF THE WORLD" "A SHORT HISTORY OF SOCIAL LIFE IN ENGLAND" ETC.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading By M. B. SYNGE, F.R.Hist.S. AUTHOR OF "THE STORY OF THE WORLD" "A SHORT HISTORY OF SOCIAL LIFE IN ENGLAND" ETC.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading By M. B. SYNGE, F.R.Hist.S. AUTHOR OF "THE STORY OF THE WORLD" "A SHORT HISTORY OF SOCIAL LIFE IN ENGLAND" ETC.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
SYNGEnoun
Irish poet and playwright whose plays are based on rural Irish life (1871-1909)
From this reading By M. B. SYNGE, F.R.Hist.S. AUTHOR OF "THE STORY OF THE WORLD" "A SHORT HISTORY OF SOCIAL LIFE IN ENGLAND" ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the first printed edition of 1472 (the first book to have printed maps) and the famous Rome edition of 1508.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is only necessary to compare this map with the mythical geography represented in a mediaeval map such as the Hereford map of the world, made _eleven centuries_ later to recognise the extraordinary accuracy and scientific value of Ptolemy's geography.]
everything that exists anywhere
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