used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
having companions or an escort
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
AUTHOR'SnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
cannot
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From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
chartsnounUS /tʃɑːrts/
plural of “chart” — a visual display of information
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
make right or correct
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
CORRECTINGverbUS /kərˈektɪŋ/
-ing form of “correct” — make right or correct
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
counterpoisenoun
a weight that balances another weight
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
dominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
at any time
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
frontiersnounUS /frənˈtɪrz/
plural of “frontier” — a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
geographers
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From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
inhabitverbUS /ˌɪnˈhæbət/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
Lorbrulgrud
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From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
MAPSnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
METROPOLISnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
the local environment
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
peninsulanounUS /pəˈnɪnsələ/
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
progressesnounUS /ˈprɑːɡresəz/
plural of “progress” — gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
Tartarynoun
the vast geographical region of Europe and Asia that was controlled by the Mongols in the 13th and 14th centuries
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
up to a particular time
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
TRAVELINGnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
volcanoesnounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊz/
plural of “volcano” — a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE COUNTRY DESCRIBED—A PROPOSAL FOR CORRECTING MODERN MAPS—THE KING’S PALACE, AND SOME ACCOUNT OF THE METROPOLIS—THE AUTHOR’S WAY OF TRAVELING—THE CHIEF TEMPLE DESCRIBED.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
at the time that
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
wherein
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From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The kingdom is a peninsula, terminated to the northeast by a ridge of mountains thirty miles high, which are altogether impassable, by reason of the volcanoes upon the tops; neither do the most learned know what sort of mortals inhabit beyond those mountains, or whether they be inhabited at all.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I now intend to give the reader a short description of this country, as far as I traveled in it, which was not above two thousand miles round Lorbrulgrud, the metropolis.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole extent of this prince’s dominions reaching about six thousand miles in length, and from three to five in breadth; from whence I cannot but conclude that our geographers of Europe are in a great error, by supposing nothing but sea between Japan and California; for it was ever my opinion that there must be a balance of earth to counterpoise the great continent of Tartary; and therefore they ought to correct their maps and charts by joining this vast tract of land to the northwest parts of America, wherein I shall be ready to lend them my assistance.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the queen, whom I always attended, never went further when she accompanied the king in his progresses, and there stayed till his majesty returned from viewing his frontiers.
