Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

later than; following

From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.

(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 None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

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

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.

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

From this reading The everyday facts, events, and scenes, as presented to them in their present migratory existence, were the staple topics of thought and study.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading Though none of the party ascended to the higher flights of scientific inquiry, the commander endeavored to make use of the discoveries and conclusions of the learned men of the present and the past.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible

From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

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

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Though none of the party ascended to the higher flights of scientific inquiry, the commander endeavored to make use of the discoveries and conclusions of the learned men of the present and the past.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Though none of the party ascended to the higher flights of scientific inquiry, the commander endeavored to make use of the discoveries and conclusions of the learned men of the present and the past.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.

greatly pleased

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading Though none of the party ascended to the higher flights of scientific inquiry, the commander endeavored to make use of the discoveries and conclusions of the learned men of the present and the past.

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From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

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From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading Though none of the party ascended to the higher flights of scientific inquiry, the commander endeavored to make use of the discoveries and conclusions of the learned men of the present and the past.

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From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The everyday facts, events, and scenes, as presented to them in their present migratory existence, were the staple topics of thought and study.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading The everyday facts, events, and scenes, as presented to them in their present migratory existence, were the staple topics of thought and study.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading The everyday facts, events, and scenes, as presented to them in their present migratory existence, were the staple topics of thought and study.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The everyday facts, events, and scenes, as presented to them in their present migratory existence, were the staple topics of thought and study.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Though none of the party ascended to the higher flights of scientific inquiry, the commander endeavored to make use of the discoveries and conclusions of the learned men of the present and the past.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

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From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

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

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

third-person singular of “hawk” — sell or offer for sale from place to place

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Though none of the party ascended to the higher flights of scientific inquiry, the commander endeavored to make use of the discoveries and conclusions of the learned men of the present and the past.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

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

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

a search for knowledge

From this reading Though none of the party ascended to the higher flights of scientific inquiry, the commander endeavored to make use of the discoveries and conclusions of the learned men of the present and the past.

serving to instruct or enlighten or inform

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Though none of the party ascended to the higher flights of scientific inquiry, the commander endeavored to make use of the discoveries and conclusions of the learned men of the present and the past.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

engage in

From this reading Though none of the party ascended to the higher flights of scientific inquiry, the commander endeavored to make use of the discoveries and conclusions of the learned men of the present and the past.

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From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

the force of workers available

From this reading Though none of the party ascended to the higher flights of scientific inquiry, the commander endeavored to make use of the discoveries and conclusions of the learned men of the present and the past.

used of animals that move seasonally

From this reading The everyday facts, events, and scenes, as presented to them in their present migratory existence, were the staple topics of thought and study.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

not one, and not any

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

held or filled or in use

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Though none of the party ascended to the higher flights of scientific inquiry, the commander endeavored to make use of the discoveries and conclusions of the learned men of the present and the past.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy

From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The everyday facts, events, and scenes, as presented to them in their present migratory existence, were the staple topics of thought and study.

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

From this reading The everyday facts, events, and scenes, as presented to them in their present migratory existence, were the staple topics of thought and study.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

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From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading The everyday facts, events, and scenes, as presented to them in their present migratory existence, were the staple topics of thought and study.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading Though none of the party ascended to the higher flights of scientific inquiry, the commander endeavored to make use of the discoveries and conclusions of the learned men of the present and the past.

plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry

From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.

(usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

From this reading The everyday facts, events, and scenes, as presented to them in their present migratory existence, were the staple topics of thought and study.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The everyday facts, events, and scenes, as presented to them in their present migratory existence, were the staple topics of thought and study.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

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

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

plural of “theologian” — someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology

From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The everyday facts, events, and scenes, as presented to them in their present migratory existence, were the staple topics of thought and study.

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

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The everyday facts, events, and scenes, as presented to them in their present migratory existence, were the staple topics of thought and study.

the act of using

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

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

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

highly educated; having extensive information or understanding

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

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

From this reading None of his party were scientists in a technical sense in the studies which occupied them, though Dr. Hawkes and Professor Giroud were such in their occupation at home; but they were all well-educated persons in the ordinary use of the term.

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

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE LAST OF CAPTAIN MAZAGAN Captain Ringgold was very much delighted with the success which had attended his efforts to interest his passengers; for he never lost sight of the instructive feature of the voyage.

plural of “zoologist” — a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals

From this reading They were not Egyptologists, philosophers, theologians, zoologists, biblical critics, ethnologists, or devoted to any special studies; they were ordinary seekers after knowledge in all its varieties.