1776
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From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
1789
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From this reading This was in 1789.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading By that time the Pacific coast of America and the coast of Siberia over against it had already been explored.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading By that time the Pacific coast of America and the coast of Siberia over against it had already been explored.
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 By that time the Pacific coast of America and the coast of Siberia over against it had already been explored.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By that time the Pacific coast of America and the coast of Siberia over against it had already been explored.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
BeringnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)
From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By that time the Pacific coast of America and the coast of Siberia over against it had already been explored.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading By that time the Pacific coast of America and the coast of Siberia over against it had already been explored.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
commemoratesverbUS /kəˈmeməreɪts/
third-person singular of “commemorate” — celebrate by some ceremony or observation
From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
DanishnounUS /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
DESCENDSverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
divisible by two
From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading By that time the Pacific coast of America and the coast of Siberia over against it had already been explored.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By that time the Pacific coast of America and the coast of Siberia over against it had already been explored.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
Hearne's
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From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
IcyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By that time the Pacific coast of America and the coast of Siberia over against it had already been explored.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
landmarknounUS /ˈlændmɑːrk/
the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
MACKENZIEnounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
navigatornounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading By that time the Pacific coast of America and the coast of Siberia over against it had already been explored.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading By that time the Pacific coast of America and the coast of Siberia over against it had already been explored.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
separatesnounUS /ˈsepəreɪts/
plural of “separate” — a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
SiberianounUS /saɪˈbɪriə/
a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters
From this reading By that time the Pacific coast of America and the coast of Siberia over against it had already been explored.
straitnounUS /streɪt/
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
From this reading Even before Hearne's journey the Danish navigator Bering, sailing in the employ of the Russian government, had discovered the strait which separates Asia from America, and which commemorates his name.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By that time the Pacific coast of America and the coast of Siberia over against it had already been explored.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was in 1789.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By that time the Pacific coast of America and the coast of Siberia over against it had already been explored.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was in 1789.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MACKENZIE DESCENDS THE GREAT RIVER OF THE NORTH The next great landmark in the exploration of the Far North is the famous voyage of Alexander Mackenzie down the river which bears his name, and which he traced to its outlet into the Arctic ocean.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
a late time of life
From this reading Four years after Hearne's return (1776) the famous navigator Captain Cook had explored the whole range of the American coast to the north of what is now British Columbia, had passed Bering Strait and had sailed along the Arctic coast as far as Icy Cape.
