380
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From this reading . 380
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
AmazonnounUS /ˈæməzɑːn/
a large strong and aggressive woman
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
AMERICASnounUS /əˈmerəkəz/
plural of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading THE TWO AMERICAS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
AndesnounUS /ˈændiz/
a mountain range in South America running 5000 miles along the Pacific coast
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
ArchipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
a group of many islands in a large body of water
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
AscentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
BehringnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Bonpland
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From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
cascadeverbUS /kæˈskeɪd/
rush down in big quantities, like a cascade
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Chimborazonoun
a mountain peak in the Andes in Ecuador (20,560 feet high)
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Cofre
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From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Coppermine
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From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
traveling across
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
the act of discovering something
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
earth-eaters
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From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
eelsnounUS /iːlz/
plural of “eel” — the fatty flesh of eel; an elongate fish found in fresh water in Europe and America; large eels are usually smoked or pickled
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Fonte
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From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Fraser
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From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Fuca
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From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Guachero
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From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Hearn
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From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
HumboldtnounUS /ˈhʌmboʊlt/
German philologist noted for his studies of the relation between language and culture (1767-1835)
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Humboldt's
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From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Icononzo
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From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Juan
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From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
LimanounUS /ˈlaɪmə/
capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
LlanosnounUS /ˈlɑːnoʊz/
plural of “llano” — an extensive grassy and nearly treeless plain (especially in Latin America)
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
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 The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
MercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
OrinoconounUS /ˌɔːrəˈnoʊkoʊ/
a South American river 1,500 miles long; flows into the South Atlantic
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Perote
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From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Pinchincha
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From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
PueblanounUS /pˈweɪblə/
a city in south central Mexico (southeast of Mexico City) on the edge of central Mexican plateau
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Quindiu
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From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
QuitonounUS /ˈkwiːtoʊ/
the capital of Ecuador
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
ResultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
StraitsnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
SurveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Teneriffe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Tequendama
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWO AMERICAS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
transitnounUS /ˈtrænzɪt/
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TWO AMERICAS.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
Volcanitos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
VolcanoesnounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊz/
plural of “volcano” — a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The Western Coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Vancouver--The exploration of the Straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and a portion of the American Coast--Exploration of the interior of America--Samuel Hearn--Discovery of the Coppermine River-- Mackenzie, and the river named after him--Fraser River--Journey of Humboldt and De Bonpland--Teneriffe--Guachero cavern--The "Llanos"--The electric eels--The Amazon, Negro, and Orinoco rivers--The earth-eaters--Results of the journey--Humboldt's second journey--The Volcanitos, or Little Volcanoes--The cascade at Tequendama--The bridges of Icononzo--Crossing the Quindiu on men's backs--Quito and the Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima--The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico-- Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe .
