used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading This fresh piece of intelligence, furnished by Degberra, was an additional confirmation of the letter of M. de Guéran.
AfricansnounUS /ˈæfrəkənz/
plural of “african” — a native or inhabitant of Africa
From this reading It is thus, as a rule, that the Africans indicate a route, or explain the position of any given place.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading As soon as the lance was motionless, we stooped down to ascertain its direction, and by the aid of our compasses, we perceived that it pointed to the south-east.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This fresh piece of intelligence, furnished by Degberra, was an additional confirmation of the letter of M. de Guéran.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is thus, as a rule, that the Africans indicate a route, or explain the position of any given place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is thus, as a rule, that the Africans indicate a route, or explain the position of any given place.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading As soon as the lance was motionless, we stooped down to ascertain its direction, and by the aid of our compasses, we perceived that it pointed to the south-east.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
compasses
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From this reading As soon as the lance was motionless, we stooped down to ascertain its direction, and by the aid of our compasses, we perceived that it pointed to the south-east.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading This fresh piece of intelligence, furnished by Degberra, was an additional confirmation of the letter of M. de Guéran.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading This fresh piece of intelligence, furnished by Degberra, was an additional confirmation of the letter of M. de Guéran.
Degberra
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From this reading This fresh piece of intelligence, furnished by Degberra, was an additional confirmation of the letter of M. de Guéran.
deviationnounUS /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/
a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As soon as the lance was motionless, we stooped down to ascertain its direction, and by the aid of our compasses, we perceived that it pointed to the south-east.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
divisible by two
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
exactitudenounUS /ɪɡˈzæktətuːd/
the quality of being exact
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It is thus, as a rule, that the Africans indicate a route, or explain the position of any given place.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading This fresh piece of intelligence, furnished by Degberra, was an additional confirmation of the letter of M. de Guéran.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading This fresh piece of intelligence, furnished by Degberra, was an additional confirmation of the letter of M. de Guéran.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It is thus, as a rule, that the Africans indicate a route, or explain the position of any given place.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
Guéran
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From this reading This fresh piece of intelligence, furnished by Degberra, was an additional confirmation of the letter of M. de Guéran.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
ten 10s
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading It is thus, as a rule, that the Africans indicate a route, or explain the position of any given place.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading This fresh piece of intelligence, furnished by Degberra, was an additional confirmation of the letter of M. de Guéran.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is thus, as a rule, that the Africans indicate a route, or explain the position of any given place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the lance was motionless, we stooped down to ascertain its direction, and by the aid of our compasses, we perceived that it pointed to the south-east.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading This fresh piece of intelligence, furnished by Degberra, was an additional confirmation of the letter of M. de Guéran.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading This fresh piece of intelligence, furnished by Degberra, was an additional confirmation of the letter of M. de Guéran.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
not in physical motion
From this reading As soon as the lance was motionless, we stooped down to ascertain its direction, and by the aid of our compasses, we perceived that it pointed to the south-east.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is thus, as a rule, that the Africans indicate a route, or explain the position of any given place.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As soon as the lance was motionless, we stooped down to ascertain its direction, and by the aid of our compasses, we perceived that it pointed to the south-east.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading As soon as the lance was motionless, we stooped down to ascertain its direction, and by the aid of our compasses, we perceived that it pointed to the south-east.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading This fresh piece of intelligence, furnished by Degberra, was an additional confirmation of the letter of M. de Guéran.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is thus, as a rule, that the Africans indicate a route, or explain the position of any given place.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
having a point
From this reading As soon as the lance was motionless, we stooped down to ascertain its direction, and by the aid of our compasses, we perceived that it pointed to the south-east.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It is thus, as a rule, that the Africans indicate a route, or explain the position of any given place.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading It is thus, as a rule, that the Africans indicate a route, or explain the position of any given place.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It is thus, as a rule, that the Africans indicate a route, or explain the position of any given place.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the lance was motionless, we stooped down to ascertain its direction, and by the aid of our compasses, we perceived that it pointed to the south-east.
south-eastadverb
to, toward, or in the southeast
From this reading As soon as the lance was motionless, we stooped down to ascertain its direction, and by the aid of our compasses, we perceived that it pointed to the south-east.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is thus, as a rule, that the Africans indicate a route, or explain the position of any given place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It is thus, as a rule, that the Africans indicate a route, or explain the position of any given place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As soon as the lance was motionless, we stooped down to ascertain its direction, and by the aid of our compasses, we perceived that it pointed to the south-east.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The exactitude of this kind of compass is such, that, according to many travellers, the spot so indicated can be reached, even if it is a hundred leagues off, without any deviation.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Instead of replying by word of mouth to his brother's question, he, with both hands, took hold of the lance on which he was leaning, stooped down, placed it on the ground, and, after a momentary hesitation, proceeded to set it.
