used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I. ASTRONOMERS AND CARTOGRAPHERS.
arcnounUS /ɑːrk/
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
ASTRONOMERSnounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmərz/
plural of “astronomer” — a physicist who studies astronomy
From this reading I. ASTRONOMERS AND CARTOGRAPHERS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading They rectified a crowd of prejudices and established a solid basis for the labours of astronomers and geographers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
CARTOGRAPHERS
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From this reading I. ASTRONOMERS AND CARTOGRAPHERS.
cartographynoun
the making of maps and charts
From this reading If we refer them solely to the matter before us, they radically modified cartography, and ensured for navigation a security hitherto unknown.
Cassini
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From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
Condamine
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From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading They rectified a crowd of prejudices and established a solid basis for the labours of astronomers and geographers.
D'Anville
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From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
Delisle
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From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
eighteenthadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the seventeenth in position
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
ensuredverbUS /enˈʃʊrd/
past form of “ensure” — make certain of
From this reading If we refer them solely to the matter before us, they radically modified cartography, and ensured for navigation a security hitherto unknown.
to come or go into
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
EquatornounUS /ɪˈkweɪtər/
an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading They rectified a crowd of prejudices and established a solid basis for the labours of astronomers and geographers.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They rectified a crowd of prejudices and established a solid basis for the labours of astronomers and geographers.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
geographers
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From this reading They rectified a crowd of prejudices and established a solid basis for the labours of astronomers and geographers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
HireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading If we refer them solely to the matter before us, they radically modified cartography, and ensured for navigation a security hitherto unknown.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I. ASTRONOMERS AND CARTOGRAPHERS.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we refer them solely to the matter before us, they radically modified cartography, and ensured for navigation a security hitherto unknown.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
labours
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From this reading They rectified a crowd of prejudices and established a solid basis for the labours of astronomers and geographers.
LaplandnounUS /ˈlæplænd/
a region in northmost Europe inhabited by Lapps
From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
MapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If we refer them solely to the matter before us, they radically modified cartography, and ensured for navigation a security hitherto unknown.
Maupertuis
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From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
MeridiannounUS /mərˈɪdiən/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading If we refer them solely to the matter before us, they radically modified cartography, and ensured for navigation a security hitherto unknown.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading If we refer them solely to the matter before us, they radically modified cartography, and ensured for navigation a security hitherto unknown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
an amount of time
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
Picard
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From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading They rectified a crowd of prejudices and established a solid basis for the labours of astronomers and geographers.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
radicallyadverbUS /ˈrædɪkli/
in a radical manner
From this reading If we refer them solely to the matter before us, they radically modified cartography, and ensured for navigation a security hitherto unknown.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
rectifiedadjectiveUS /ˈrektəfaɪd/
having been put right
From this reading They rectified a crowd of prejudices and established a solid basis for the labours of astronomers and geographers.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading If we refer them solely to the matter before us, they radically modified cartography, and ensured for navigation a security hitherto unknown.
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading If we refer them solely to the matter before us, they radically modified cartography, and ensured for navigation a security hitherto unknown.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading If we refer them solely to the matter before us, they radically modified cartography, and ensured for navigation a security hitherto unknown.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading They rectified a crowd of prejudices and established a solid basis for the labours of astronomers and geographers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cassini--Picard and La Hire--The arc of the Meridian and the Map of France--G. Delisle and D'Anville--The Shape of the Earth--Maupertuis in Lapland--Condamine at the Equator.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If we refer them solely to the matter before us, they radically modified cartography, and ensured for navigation a security hitherto unknown.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rectified a crowd of prejudices and established a solid basis for the labours of astronomers and geographers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
not known
From this reading If we refer them solely to the matter before us, they radically modified cartography, and ensured for navigation a security hitherto unknown.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If we refer them solely to the matter before us, they radically modified cartography, and ensured for navigation a security hitherto unknown.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Before we enter upon a recital of the great expeditions of the eighteenth century, we shall do well to chronicle the immense progress made during that period by the sciences.
