Chapter VIII

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From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

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

From this reading _Samarang_, under Captain Paget, was making a similar though more rapid cruise right round the peninsula from La Guayra to the Bay of Panama.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

moving forward

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

(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 Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

a large strong and aggressive woman

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

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 PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading While Captain Fitzroy was still surveying the southerly parts of the American continent, H.M.S.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

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

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

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

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

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

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading _Samarang_, under Captain Paget, was making a similar though more rapid cruise right round the peninsula from La Guayra to the Bay of Panama.

for the reason that

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

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From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading While Captain Fitzroy was still surveying the southerly parts of the American continent, H.M.S.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading While Captain Fitzroy was still surveying the southerly parts of the American continent, H.M.S.

in a composed and unconcerned manner

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading _Samarang_, under Captain Paget, was making a similar though more rapid cruise right round the peninsula from La Guayra to the Bay of Panama.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

divisible by two

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

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From this reading While Captain Fitzroy was still surveying the southerly parts of the American continent, H.M.S.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

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From this reading _Samarang_, under Captain Paget, was making a similar though more rapid cruise right round the peninsula from La Guayra to the Bay of Panama.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading While Captain Fitzroy was still surveying the southerly parts of the American continent, H.M.S.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

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

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

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

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading _Samarang_, under Captain Paget, was making a similar though more rapid cruise right round the peninsula from La Guayra to the Bay of Panama.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

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From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading While Captain Fitzroy was still surveying the southerly parts of the American continent, H.M.S.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading _Samarang_, under Captain Paget, was making a similar though more rapid cruise right round the peninsula from La Guayra to the Bay of Panama.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

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 Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

a region in central Italy

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

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

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

not any; not one

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

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From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)

From this reading _Samarang_, under Captain Paget, was making a similar though more rapid cruise right round the peninsula from La Guayra to the Bay of Panama.

a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903

From this reading _Samarang_, under Captain Paget, was making a similar though more rapid cruise right round the peninsula from La Guayra to the Bay of Panama.

the local environment

From this reading While Captain Fitzroy was still surveying the southerly parts of the American continent, H.M.S.

a large mass of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading _Samarang_, under Captain Paget, was making a similar though more rapid cruise right round the peninsula from La Guayra to the Bay of Panama.

a native or inhabitant of Peru

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading _Samarang_, under Captain Paget, was making a similar though more rapid cruise right round the peninsula from La Guayra to the Bay of Panama.

plural of “recall” — a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

precisely, exactly

From this reading _Samarang_, under Captain Paget, was making a similar though more rapid cruise right round the peninsula from La Guayra to the Bay of Panama.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading _Samarang_, under Captain Paget, was making a similar though more rapid cruise right round the peninsula from La Guayra to the Bay of Panama.

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

From this reading While Captain Fitzroy was still surveying the southerly parts of the American continent, H.M.S.

a port city is southern Indonesia; located in northern Java

From this reading _Samarang_, under Captain Paget, was making a similar though more rapid cruise right round the peninsula from La Guayra to the Bay of Panama.

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

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading _Samarang_, under Captain Paget, was making a similar though more rapid cruise right round the peninsula from La Guayra to the Bay of Panama.

coming next after the fifteenth in position

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

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

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

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

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

situated in or oriented toward the south

From this reading While Captain Fitzroy was still surveying the southerly parts of the American continent, H.M.S.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

extremely well

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

not in physical motion

From this reading While Captain Fitzroy was still surveying the southerly parts of the American continent, H.M.S.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map

From this reading While Captain Fitzroy was still surveying the southerly parts of the American continent, H.M.S.

third-person singular of “teem” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

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

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

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

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _Samarang_, under Captain Paget, was making a similar though more rapid cruise right round the peninsula from La Guayra to the Bay of Panama.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

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

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _Samarang_, under Captain Paget, was making a similar though more rapid cruise right round the peninsula from La Guayra to the Bay of Panama.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

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

From this reading While Captain Fitzroy was still surveying the southerly parts of the American continent, H.M.S.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

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

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

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

From this reading Among such secondary enterprises is the journey made by Lieutenant Smyth and Midshipman Lowe from Callao to the Amazon, in 1834, an enterprise which recalls some of the splendidly reckless achievements of the Spaniards in the first half of the sixteenth century, or of our own even bolder adventurers in the second half.

during the time that

From this reading While Captain Fitzroy was still surveying the southerly parts of the American continent, H.M.S.

which person or people

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

to a great degree

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PERUVIAN INDIANS The history of South America teems with accounts of arduous marches made by European explorers through its forests or deserts, across its mountains or along the banks of its rivers.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Some of these are more widely celebrated than others because the results were greater; but many minor expeditions--some unsuccessful, others serving no practical end--are as worthy of remembrance because those who undertook them went coolly, and with their eyes open, into all manner of privations or dangers, for the sole purpose of advancing their country's interests.