used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
(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 And thus all that was possible for them to ascertain concerning the physical universe was soon learned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of the first attempt to pass the Equatorial Tornado; and its tragical issue—Of the attempt to pass the Cloud-Screen.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading And thus all that was possible for them to ascertain concerning the physical universe was soon learned.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Of the first attempt to pass the Equatorial Tornado; and its tragical issue—Of the attempt to pass the Cloud-Screen.
auxiliaryadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈzɪljəri/
functioning in a supporting capacity
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The circumnavigation of the globe was easily effected, for the shape of the continent was such that it could be made without going out of sight of land.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
circumnavigationnoun
traveling around something (by ship or plane)
From this reading The circumnavigation of the globe was easily effected, for the shape of the continent was such that it could be made without going out of sight of land.
Cloud-Screen
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From this reading Of the first attempt to pass the Equatorial Tornado; and its tragical issue—Of the attempt to pass the Cloud-Screen.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading And thus all that was possible for them to ascertain concerning the physical universe was soon learned.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading The circumnavigation of the globe was easily effected, for the shape of the continent was such that it could be made without going out of sight of land.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The circumnavigation of the globe was easily effected, for the shape of the continent was such that it could be made without going out of sight of land.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The circumnavigation of the globe was easily effected, for the shape of the continent was such that it could be made without going out of sight of land.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading The circumnavigation of the globe was easily effected, for the shape of the continent was such that it could be made without going out of sight of land.
EquatorialadjectiveUS /ˌiːkwəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to or at an equator
From this reading Of the first attempt to pass the Equatorial Tornado; and its tragical issue—Of the attempt to pass the Cloud-Screen.
everlastinglyadverb
for a limitless time
From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Of the first attempt to pass the Equatorial Tornado; and its tragical issue—Of the attempt to pass the Cloud-Screen.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And thus all that was possible for them to ascertain concerning the physical universe was soon learned.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The circumnavigation of the globe was easily effected, for the shape of the continent was such that it could be made without going out of sight of land.
the act of departing
From this reading The circumnavigation of the globe was easily effected, for the shape of the continent was such that it could be made without going out of sight of land.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
Hesperians
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From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Of the first attempt to pass the Equatorial Tornado; and its tragical issue—Of the attempt to pass the Cloud-Screen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The circumnavigation of the globe was easily effected, for the shape of the continent was such that it could be made without going out of sight of land.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Of the first attempt to pass the Equatorial Tornado; and its tragical issue—Of the attempt to pass the Cloud-Screen.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The circumnavigation of the globe was easily effected, for the shape of the continent was such that it could be made without going out of sight of land.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading And thus all that was possible for them to ascertain concerning the physical universe was soon learned.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The circumnavigation of the globe was easily effected, for the shape of the continent was such that it could be made without going out of sight of land.
mathematicaladjectiveUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/
of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
as might be expected
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the first attempt to pass the Equatorial Tornado; and its tragical issue—Of the attempt to pass the Cloud-Screen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The circumnavigation of the globe was easily effected, for the shape of the continent was such that it could be made without going out of sight of land.
go across or through
From this reading Of the first attempt to pass the Equatorial Tornado; and its tragical issue—Of the attempt to pass the Cloud-Screen.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading And thus all that was possible for them to ascertain concerning the physical universe was soon learned.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading And thus all that was possible for them to ascertain concerning the physical universe was soon learned.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
ragesnounUS /ˈreɪdʒɪz/
plural of “rage” — a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
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From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The circumnavigation of the globe was easily effected, for the shape of the continent was such that it could be made without going out of sight of land.
ship-building
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From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
ship-propelling
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From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The circumnavigation of the globe was easily effected, for the shape of the continent was such that it could be made without going out of sight of land.
in the near future
From this reading And thus all that was possible for them to ascertain concerning the physical universe was soon learned.
southerlyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the south
From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The circumnavigation of the globe was easily effected, for the shape of the continent was such that it could be made without going out of sight of land.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And thus all that was possible for them to ascertain concerning the physical universe was soon learned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the first attempt to pass the Equatorial Tornado; and its tragical issue—Of the attempt to pass the Cloud-Screen.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And thus all that was possible for them to ascertain concerning the physical universe was soon learned.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And thus all that was possible for them to ascertain concerning the physical universe was soon learned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of the first attempt to pass the Equatorial Tornado; and its tragical issue—Of the attempt to pass the Cloud-Screen.
TornadonounUS /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
From this reading Of the first attempt to pass the Equatorial Tornado; and its tragical issue—Of the attempt to pass the Cloud-Screen.
tragicaladjective
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Of the first attempt to pass the Equatorial Tornado; and its tragical issue—Of the attempt to pass the Cloud-Screen.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And thus all that was possible for them to ascertain concerning the physical universe was soon learned.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And thus all that was possible for them to ascertain concerning the physical universe was soon learned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These improvements in ship-building and ship-propelling were naturally followed by a great development of the science of navigation, to which the mathematical powers of the Hesperians formed an invaluable auxiliary.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The circumnavigation of the globe was easily effected, for the shape of the continent was such that it could be made without going out of sight of land.
zonenounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading Other and more adventurous ships were sent on voyages of discovery in a southerly direction, and these made the discovery of the frightful tempest, mentioned before, which rages everlastingly in the equatorial zone.
