Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

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

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

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From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

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

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

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From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

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From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

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From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

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

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

a period of 100 years

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

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From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

the act of discovering something

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

coming next after the seventeenth in position

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

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From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading FRENCH NAVIGATORS.

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From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

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

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

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

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I.

an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

unusual largeness in size or extent or number

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

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

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

a single distinct event

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

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From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

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

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

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

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

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

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

United States physician who in 1863 founded a medical school for women (1813-1888)

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

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From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

killed unlawfully

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

plural of “navigator” — the ship's officer in charge of navigation

From this reading FRENCH NAVIGATORS.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

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From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

-ing form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

closely encircling

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

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From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

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

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

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

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

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

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

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

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

not known

From this reading Jean Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier, a captain of one of the East India Company's ships, was so struck by the immensity of the space surrounding the Southern Pole, known to geographers as the _Terra australis incognita_, that he begged for the privilege of prosecuting discoveries in these unknown regions.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

a battle in World War I (1916); in some of the bloodiest fighting in World War I the German offensive was stopped

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

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

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.

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

From this reading In the earlier half of the eighteenth century, a discovery had been made which was destined to exercise a favourable influence upon the progress of geographical science.

the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen

From this reading Discoveries made by Bouvet de Lozier in the Southern Seas--Surville-- The land of the Arsacides--Incident during the stay at Port Praslin-- Arrival upon the coast of New Zealand--Death of Surville--Marion's discoveries in the Antarctic Ocean--He is murdered at New Zealand-- Kerguelen in Iceland and the Antarctic regions--The contest between the watches--Fleurien and Verdun de la Crenne.