used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading For scientific purposes there was constructed an accurate map of the whole of the Masai and Kikuyu territories, showing most of the geographical details.
(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 All the more prominent eminences were measured and ascended, the Kenia not excepted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For scientific purposes there was constructed an accurate map of the whole of the Masai and Kikuyu territories, showing most of the geographical details.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading All the more prominent eminences were measured and ascended, the Kenia not excepted.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In doing this, both the higher scientific standpoint and that of prosaic utility were kept in view.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading The orographic and hydrographic systems of the whole country were determined; the soil and the climate were minutely examined.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
co-operated
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From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading For scientific purposes there was constructed an accurate map of the whole of the Masai and Kikuyu territories, showing most of the geographical details.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The orographic and hydrographic systems of the whole country were determined; the soil and the climate were minutely examined.
true confidential information
From this reading For scientific purposes there was constructed an accurate map of the whole of the Masai and Kikuyu territories, showing most of the geographical details.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The orographic and hydrographic systems of the whole country were determined; the soil and the climate were minutely examined.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In doing this, both the higher scientific standpoint and that of prosaic utility were kept in view.
eminencesnounUS /ˈemənənsɪz/
plural of “eminence” — high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading All the more prominent eminences were measured and ascended, the Kenia not excepted.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The orographic and hydrographic systems of the whole country were determined; the soil and the climate were minutely examined.
exceptedverbUS /ɪkˈseptɪd/
past form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading All the more prominent eminences were measured and ascended, the Kenia not excepted.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
Freeland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading For scientific purposes there was constructed an accurate map of the whole of the Masai and Kikuyu territories, showing most of the geographical details.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading In doing this, both the higher scientific standpoint and that of prosaic utility were kept in view.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
hydrographicadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪdrəˈɡræfɪk/
of or relating to the science of hydrography
From this reading The orographic and hydrographic systems of the whole country were determined; the soil and the climate were minutely examined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
Kenia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In doing this, both the higher scientific standpoint and that of prosaic utility were kept in view.
Kikuyu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For scientific purposes there was constructed an accurate map of the whole of the Masai and Kikuyu territories, showing most of the geographical details.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading For scientific purposes there was constructed an accurate map of the whole of the Masai and Kikuyu territories, showing most of the geographical details.
MasainounUS /mɑːˈsɑːi/
a Nilotic language
From this reading For scientific purposes there was constructed an accurate map of the whole of the Masai and Kikuyu territories, showing most of the geographical details.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading All the more prominent eminences were measured and ascended, the Kenia not excepted.
ministriesnounUS /ˈmɪnɪstriz/
plural of “ministry” — religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
minutelyadverbUS /ˈmɪnətli/
in minute detail
From this reading The orographic and hydrographic systems of the whole country were determined; the soil and the climate were minutely examined.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All the more prominent eminences were measured and ascended, the Kenia not excepted.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For scientific purposes there was constructed an accurate map of the whole of the Masai and Kikuyu territories, showing most of the geographical details.
narroweradjectiveUS /ˈneroʊər/
comparative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the more prominent eminences were measured and ascended, the Kenia not excepted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
orographic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The orographic and hydrographic systems of the whole country were determined; the soil and the climate were minutely examined.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading All the more prominent eminences were measured and ascended, the Kenia not excepted.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading In doing this, both the higher scientific standpoint and that of prosaic utility were kept in view.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For scientific purposes there was constructed an accurate map of the whole of the Masai and Kikuyu territories, showing most of the geographical details.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading In doing this, both the higher scientific standpoint and that of prosaic utility were kept in view.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading For scientific purposes there was constructed an accurate map of the whole of the Masai and Kikuyu territories, showing most of the geographical details.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The orographic and hydrographic systems of the whole country were determined; the soil and the climate were minutely examined.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading In doing this, both the higher scientific standpoint and that of prosaic utility were kept in view.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The orographic and hydrographic systems of the whole country were determined; the soil and the climate were minutely examined.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
territoriesnounUS /ˈterətɔːriz/
plural of “territory” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading For scientific purposes there was constructed an accurate map of the whole of the Masai and Kikuyu territories, showing most of the geographical details.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In doing this, both the higher scientific standpoint and that of prosaic utility were kept in view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For scientific purposes there was constructed an accurate map of the whole of the Masai and Kikuyu territories, showing most of the geographical details.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In doing this, both the higher scientific standpoint and that of prosaic utility were kept in view.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading In doing this, both the higher scientific standpoint and that of prosaic utility were kept in view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In doing this, both the higher scientific standpoint and that of prosaic utility were kept in view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The orographic and hydrographic systems of the whole country were determined; the soil and the climate were minutely examined.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading One of the principal tasks of the Freeland government, and one in which, as a rule, the ministries for art and science and for public works co-operated, was the thorough investigation and survey of our new home: first of the narrower district of the Kenia, and then of the neighbouring regions with which we were continually coming into closer relationship.
