Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

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

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

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

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

later than; following

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

in addition

From this reading I was anxious, of course, to see something also of its winter, and an opportunity presented itself.

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

From this reading I was anxious, of course, to see something also of its winter, and an opportunity presented itself.

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

From this reading I was anxious, of course, to see something also of its winter, and an opportunity presented itself.

eagerly desirous

From this reading I was anxious, of course, to see something also of its winter, and an opportunity presented itself.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

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

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading I was anxious, of course, to see something also of its winter, and an opportunity presented itself.

without deviation

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

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

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

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

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

plural of “gulf” — an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

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

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

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

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

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

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

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

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading I was anxious, of course, to see something also of its winter, and an opportunity presented itself.

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

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

for the most time

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

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 To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

superlative of “narrow” — not wide

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

not any; not one

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

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

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

many times at short intervals

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

and nothing more

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I was anxious, of course, to see something also of its winter, and an opportunity presented itself.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

an amount of time

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I was anxious, of course, to see something also of its winter, and an opportunity presented itself.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I was anxious, of course, to see something also of its winter, and an opportunity presented itself.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I was anxious, of course, to see something also of its winter, and an opportunity presented itself.

to, toward, or in the southwest

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

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

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

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

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

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

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

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

From this reading I was anxious, of course, to see something also of its winter, and an opportunity presented itself.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

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

From this reading I was anxious, of course, to see something also of its winter, and an opportunity presented itself.

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

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

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

From this reading I was anxious, of course, to see something also of its winter, and an opportunity presented itself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It is situate far within the north temperate zone on the shore of one of the longest and narrowest of the great Martial gulfs, which extends from north-eastward to south-west, and stretches from 43° N. to 10° S. latitude.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading No institution was more obviously worth a visit than the great University or principal place of highest education in this world, and I was invited thither in the middle of the local winter.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading To this University many of the most promising youths, especially those intended for any of the Martial professions—architects, artists, rulers, lawyers, physicians, and so forth—are often sent directly from the schools, or after a short period of training in the higher colleges.

a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features

From this reading Hitherto I had experienced only the tropical climate of Mars, with the exception of the short time spent in the northern temperate zone about the height of its summer.