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From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At a distance, this isle looked not unlike other isles, despite its notoriety.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As we approached nearer, we found it distinctive in all its features: high, frowning, and almost barren.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As we approached nearer, we found it distinctive in all its features: high, frowning, and almost barren.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As we approached nearer, we found it distinctive in all its features: high, frowning, and almost barren.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As we approached nearer, we found it distinctive in all its features: high, frowning, and almost barren.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we approached nearer, we found it distinctive in all its features: high, frowning, and almost barren.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading As we approached nearer, we found it distinctive in all its features: high, frowning, and almost barren.
BonapartenounUS /ˈboʊnəpɑːrt/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
cannot
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From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading At a distance, this isle looked not unlike other isles, despite its notoriety.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading At a distance, this isle looked not unlike other isles, despite its notoriety.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading As we approached nearer, we found it distinctive in all its features: high, frowning, and almost barren.
donsnounUS /dɑːnz/
plural of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
an opposing military force
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
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 At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading As we approached nearer, we found it distinctive in all its features: high, frowning, and almost barren.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
set up or found
From this reading As we approached nearer, we found it distinctive in all its features: high, frowning, and almost barren.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading As we approached nearer, we found it distinctive in all its features: high, frowning, and almost barren.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
greenestadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːnɪst/
superlative of “green” — of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As we approached nearer, we found it distinctive in all its features: high, frowning, and almost barren.
hoveverbUS /hoʊv/
inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
impregnableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡnəbəl/
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
islesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading At a distance, this isle looked not unlike other isles, despite its notoriety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As we approached nearer, we found it distinctive in all its features: high, frowning, and almost barren.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At a distance, this isle looked not unlike other isles, despite its notoriety.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At a distance, this isle looked not unlike other isles, despite its notoriety.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
engage in
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading As we approached nearer, we found it distinctive in all its features: high, frowning, and almost barren.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At a distance, this isle looked not unlike other isles, despite its notoriety.
notorietynounUS /ˌnoʊtərˈaɪəti/
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
From this reading At a distance, this isle looked not unlike other isles, despite its notoriety.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At a distance, this isle looked not unlike other isles, despite its notoriety.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
prison-rock
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From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
possessing material wealth
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
St
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From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
not in physical motion
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
sunniest
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From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
carry out
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
a special situation
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At a distance, this isle looked not unlike other isles, despite its notoriety.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
tropicsnounUS /ˈtrɑːpɪks/
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
a source of difficulty
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading At a distance, this isle looked not unlike other isles, despite its notoriety.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
in or at the place that
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A strange thing, this, for so low a latitude, within the tropics, where Nature dons her greenest garment, and smiles her sunniest smile: spreading rich and plentiful productions over the earth’s surface.
world-renowned
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From this reading At daylight, February 1st, we hove in sight of the Isle of St. Helena, the world-renowned prison-rock of Napoleon Bonaparte, the conqueror of Europe.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On approaching still nearer, we found fortifications erected, which, as far as I am able to judge, make the island impregnable; though what enemy would care to take the trouble and expense of an expedition against so worthless an object, I cannot imagine.
