used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading We wandered on with the definite aim of reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading We wandered on with the definite aim of reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
cardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading Furthermore, had we possessed more complicated instruments, we were too ignorant to use them.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading We wandered on with the definite aim of reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
disjointedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/
lacking orderly continuity
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
enablingadjectiveUS /eˈneɪbəlɪŋ/
providing legal power or sanction
From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
divisible by two
From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
every-day
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From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
FurthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Furthermore, had we possessed more complicated instruments, we were too ignorant to use them.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Furthermore, had we possessed more complicated instruments, we were too ignorant to use them.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Furthermore, had we possessed more complicated instruments, we were too ignorant to use them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
not any; not one
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading We wandered on with the definite aim of reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We wandered on with the definite aim of reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Furthermore, had we possessed more complicated instruments, we were too ignorant to use them.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading We wandered on with the definite aim of reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
that is looked for
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Furthermore, had we possessed more complicated instruments, we were too ignorant to use them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Let these remarks be borne in mind should errors of appreciation be noticed, as certainly they exist, in this disjointed narrative.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Furthermore, had we possessed more complicated instruments, we were too ignorant to use them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
the act of using
From this reading Furthermore, had we possessed more complicated instruments, we were too ignorant to use them.
being of use or service
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I have thus far sought to give an idea of my personal impressions during a journey most memorable to me; and I am aware that I bring no new or useful contribution from a scientific point of view.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading We wandered on with the definite aim of reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Furthermore, had we possessed more complicated instruments, we were too ignorant to use them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We had no instruments of observation, not even an ordinary every-day compass, enabling us to fix the cardinal points with certainty.
