used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
highly skilled
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
anew
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
All-World
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From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
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 FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
anent
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From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
BeringnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
Danish explorer who explored the northern Pacific Ocean for the Russians and discovered the Bering Strait (1681-1741)
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
the act of departing
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
one or the other of two
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
divisible by two
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
firstlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrstli/
before anything else
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
FRANCO-AMERICANnoun
an American who was born in France or whose ancestors were French
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
in a free manner
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
insuperableadjective
impossible to surmount
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
most important element
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
minutelyadverbUS /ˈmɪnətli/
in minute detail
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
absolutely essential
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
not any; not one
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
and nothing more
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
RAILWAYnounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
railwaysnounUS /ˈreɪlweɪz/
plural of “railway” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
SiberianounUS /saɪˈbɪriə/
a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
SKAGWAYnoun
a town in southeastern Alaska at the northern end of the Inside Passage; a gateway to the Klondike during the Alaskan gold rush
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
solvingnounUS /ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/
finding a solution to a problem
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
StraitsnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The only means of practically solving this question was (firstly) to cover the entire distance by land between the two cities, by such primitive means of travel as are now available, and (secondly) to minutely observe the natural characteristics of the countries passed through, in order to ascertain whether these offer any insuperable obstacle to the construction of a railway.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
viâ
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From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This is the more necessary in so far as, before our departure from Paris, the project of an All-World railway was freely discussed in the English and French Press by persons with no practical experience whatsoever of either Siberia or Alaska.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As the reader is already aware, the main object of our expedition was to determine whether the construction of such a line is within the range of human possibility.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would again remind the reader that the overland journey from Paris to New York had never been made, or even attempted, until it was accomplished by ourselves.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading THE FRANCO-AMERICAN RAILWAY--SKAGWAY--NEW YORK While on the subject of railways a few remarks anent the projected line from France (_viâ_ Siberia and Bering Straits) to America may not be amiss.
