used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In submitting the following pages to the public, I am conscious that some readers who desire exact and scientific descriptions of the geography and geology of Patagonia will be disappointed; but it must be urged as an apology that instruments could not be carried nor safely used under the circumstances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
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your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
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an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading RETIRED COMMANDER R.N.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
intentionally conceived
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
DEDICATEDadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading _The right of translation is reserved_ F. W. EGERTON, ROYAL NAVY, THIS NARRATIVE IS DEDICATED.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
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the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
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disappointingly unsuccessful
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
EGERTON
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From this reading _The right of translation is reserved_ F. W. EGERTON, ROYAL NAVY, THIS NARRATIVE IS DEDICATED.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
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a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading _The right of translation is reserved_ F. W. EGERTON, ROYAL NAVY, THIS NARRATIVE IS DEDICATED.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
about to be mentioned or specified
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geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
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geologynounUS /dʒiˈɑːlədʒi/
a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
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give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In submitting the following pages to the public, I am conscious that some readers who desire exact and scientific descriptions of the geography and geology of Patagonia will be disappointed; but it must be urged as an apology that instruments could not be carried nor safely used under the circumstances.
incompleteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
not complete or total; not completed
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The right of translation is reserved_ F. W. EGERTON, ROYAL NAVY, THIS NARRATIVE IS DEDICATED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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set down according to a plan
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
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a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading RETIRED COMMANDER R.N.
NARRATIVEnounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _The right of translation is reserved_ F. W. EGERTON, ROYAL NAVY, THIS NARRATIVE IS DEDICATED.
NAVYnounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading _The right of translation is reserved_ F. W. EGERTON, ROYAL NAVY, THIS NARRATIVE IS DEDICATED.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The right of translation is reserved_ F. W. EGERTON, ROYAL NAVY, THIS NARRATIVE IS DEDICATED.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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PatagonianounUS /ˌpætəˈɡoʊniə/
region in southern South America between the Andes and the South Atlantic
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capable of happening or existing
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
people in general considered as a whole
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a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading RETIRED COMMANDER R.N.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
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reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading _The right of translation is reserved_ F. W. EGERTON, ROYAL NAVY, THIS NARRATIVE IS DEDICATED.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading RETIRED COMMANDER R.N.
precisely, exactly
From this reading _The right of translation is reserved_ F. W. EGERTON, ROYAL NAVY, THIS NARRATIVE IS DEDICATED.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading _The right of translation is reserved_ F. W. EGERTON, ROYAL NAVY, THIS NARRATIVE IS DEDICATED.
with safety; in a safe manner
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scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The course travelled was as carefully laid down, by the help of a compass, as was possible; and the map of the country is so far accurate, and, if incomplete, at least is not imaginative.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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submittingverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The right of translation is reserved_ F. W. EGERTON, ROYAL NAVY, THIS NARRATIVE IS DEDICATED.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _The right of translation is reserved_ F. W. EGERTON, ROYAL NAVY, THIS NARRATIVE IS DEDICATED.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading _The right of translation is reserved_ F. W. EGERTON, ROYAL NAVY, THIS NARRATIVE IS DEDICATED.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
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employed in accomplishing something
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a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading _The right of translation is reserved_ F. W. EGERTON, ROYAL NAVY, THIS NARRATIVE IS DEDICATED.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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which person or people
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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