Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

later than; following

From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of 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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of 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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of 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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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

From this reading We have told of the attempts of Fernando Cortes and of the voyages and explorations of Drake, Cook, La Perouse, and Marchand.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

a port city in southeastern Apulia in Italy; a center for the Crusades in the Middle Ages

From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

a period of 100 years

From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading We have more than once had occasion to speak of expeditions for the survey of the coasts of America.

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From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading We have told of the attempts of Fernando Cortes and of the voyages and explorations of Drake, Cook, La Perouse, and Marchand.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)

From this reading We have told of the attempts of Fernando Cortes and of the voyages and explorations of Drake, Cook, La Perouse, and Marchand.

traveling across

From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of 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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of 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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)

From this reading We have told of the attempts of Fernando Cortes and of the voyages and explorations of Drake, Cook, La Perouse, and Marchand.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

coming next after the seventeenth in position

From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of 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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading We have more than once had occasion to speak of expeditions for the survey of the coasts of America.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading We have told of the attempts of Fernando Cortes and of the voyages and explorations of Drake, Cook, La Perouse, and Marchand.

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From this reading We have told of the attempts of Fernando Cortes and of the voyages and explorations of Drake, Cook, La Perouse, and Marchand.

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From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

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From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We have more than once had occasion to speak of expeditions for the survey of the coasts of America.

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From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

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From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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

From this reading We have more than once had occasion to speak of expeditions for the survey of the coasts of America.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have more than once had occasion to speak of expeditions for the survey of the coasts of America.

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From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of 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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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

From this reading We have told of the attempts of Fernando Cortes and of the voyages and explorations of Drake, Cook, La Perouse, and Marchand.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of 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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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From this reading We have told of the attempts of Fernando Cortes and of the voyages and explorations of Drake, Cook, La Perouse, and Marchand.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading We have more than once had occasion to speak of expeditions for the survey of the coasts of America.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of 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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading We have more than once had occasion to speak of expeditions for the survey of the coasts of America.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of 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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

on one occasion

From this reading We have more than once had occasion to speak of expeditions for the survey of the coasts of America.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of 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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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From this reading We have told of the attempts of Fernando Cortes and of the voyages and explorations of Drake, Cook, La Perouse, and Marchand.

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From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

a spotted or calico horse or pony

From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of 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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of 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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

(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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of 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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

express in speech

From this reading We have more than once had occasion to speak of expeditions for the survey of the coasts of America.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

a quantity of money

From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We have more than once had occasion to speak of expeditions for the survey of the coasts of America.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading We have told of the attempts of Fernando Cortes and of the voyages and explorations of Drake, Cook, La Perouse, and Marchand.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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From this reading The western coast of America--Juan de Fuca and De Fonte--The three voyages of Behring and Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of 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.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We have more than once had occasion to speak of expeditions for the survey of the coasts of America.

(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 It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

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 Tschirikow--Exploration of the straits of De Fuca--Survey of the Archipelago of New Georgia and of part 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--South America--Survey of the Amazon by Condamine--Journey of Humboldt and Bonpland--Teneriffe--The 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 bridge of Icononzo--Crossing the Brindisi on men's backs--Pinto and Pinchincha--Ascent of Chimborazo--The Andes--Lima-- The transit of Mercury--Exploration of Mexico--Puebla and Cofre de Perote--Return to Europe.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It will be well now to go back for a time, and with Fleurieu sum up the series of voyages along the western coast of America, to the close of the eighteenth century.