Chapter V

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From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

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From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

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From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

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From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

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From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

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From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

someone who writes an account of a person's life

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

a nation in southeastern Asia; was part of Indochina under French rule until 1946

From this reading M. MOUHOT IN CAMBODIA.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading ~TEMPLE OF ONGCOR.~ He spent nearly four years in exploring the interior of Siam.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading ~TEMPLE OF ONGCOR.~ He spent nearly four years in exploring the interior of Siam.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

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From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading M. MOUHOT IN CAMBODIA.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

a message received and understood

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading ~TEMPLE OF ONGCOR.~ He spent nearly four years in exploring the interior of Siam.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

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From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

a mountainous landlocked communist state in southeastern Asia; achieved independence from France in 1949

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

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From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading M. MOUHOT IN CAMBODIA.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

an Asian river; flows through a large delta in southern Vietnam into the South China Sea

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

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From this reading M. MOUHOT IN CAMBODIA.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

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From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading ~TEMPLE OF ONGCOR.~ He spent nearly four years in exploring the interior of Siam.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

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From this reading ~TEMPLE OF ONGCOR.~ He spent nearly four years in exploring the interior of Siam.

be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

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From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading ~TEMPLE OF ONGCOR.~ He spent nearly four years in exploring the interior of Siam.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading ~TEMPLE OF ONGCOR.~ He spent nearly four years in exploring the interior of Siam.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

not known

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As his biographer tells us, he first travelled through that country, then entered Cambodia, and afterwards made his way up the Mekong as far as the frontier of Laos.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

during the time that

From this reading He finally fell a victim to his heroic ardour--being seized with fever while on his way from Na-Lê to Luang Prabang, in Laos, on the 19th of October 1861, and dying, almost alone, with the exception of two faithful native servants, on the 10th of November.

which person or people

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

a late time of life

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Much of the interesting and valuable information we have acquired of late years in reference to Siam, Cambodia, and Laos, we owe to the indefatigable labours of Henri Mouhot, the eminent French naturalist, who penetrated into regions previously unknown to Europeans in the years 1858, 1859, and 1860, and devoted himself to the service of Science with equal ability and zeal.