1849
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From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
1851
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From this reading 1851-1854.
1854
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From this reading 1851-1854.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [The course pursued by the Government in the matter of Huxley's papers is curious and instructive.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Strong representations, however, from the leading scientific authorities induced them to grant the appointment to the "Fisguard" for six months.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Strong representations, however, from the leading scientific authorities induced them to grant the appointment to the "Fisguard" for six months.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [The course pursued by the Government in the matter of Huxley's papers is curious and instructive.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading [The course pursued by the Government in the matter of Huxley's papers is curious and instructive.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading [The course pursued by the Government in the matter of Huxley's papers is curious and instructive.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
Fisguard
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From this reading Strong representations, however, from the leading scientific authorities induced them to grant the appointment to the "Fisguard" for six months.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
forestalledverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈstɑːld/
past form of “forestall” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Strong representations, however, from the leading scientific authorities induced them to grant the appointment to the "Fisguard" for six months.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading [The course pursued by the Government in the matter of Huxley's papers is curious and instructive.
grantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading Strong representations, however, from the leading scientific authorities induced them to grant the appointment to the "Fisguard" for six months.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Strong representations, however, from the leading scientific authorities induced them to grant the appointment to the "Fisguard" for six months.
Huxley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [The course pursued by the Government in the matter of Huxley's papers is curious and instructive.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [The course pursued by the Government in the matter of Huxley's papers is curious and instructive.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Strong representations, however, from the leading scientific authorities induced them to grant the appointment to the "Fisguard" for six months.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading [The course pursued by the Government in the matter of Huxley's papers is curious and instructive.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [The course pursued by the Government in the matter of Huxley's papers is curious and instructive.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Strong representations, however, from the leading scientific authorities induced them to grant the appointment to the "Fisguard" for six months.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading [The course pursued by the Government in the matter of Huxley's papers is curious and instructive.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
monetaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnəteri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Strong representations, however, from the leading scientific authorities induced them to grant the appointment to the "Fisguard" for six months.
NavynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [The course pursued by the Government in the matter of Huxley's papers is curious and instructive.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading [The course pursued by the Government in the matter of Huxley's papers is curious and instructive.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
pursuednounUS /pərˈsuːd/
a person who is being chased
From this reading [The course pursued by the Government in the matter of Huxley's papers is curious and instructive.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading Strong representations, however, from the leading scientific authorities induced them to grant the appointment to the "Fisguard" for six months.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Strong representations, however, from the leading scientific authorities induced them to grant the appointment to the "Fisguard" for six months.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
StrongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Strong representations, however, from the leading scientific authorities induced them to grant the appointment to the "Fisguard" for six months.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [The course pursued by the Government in the matter of Huxley's papers is curious and instructive.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Strong representations, however, from the leading scientific authorities induced them to grant the appointment to the "Fisguard" for six months.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Admiralty minute of 1849 had promised either money assistance for publishing or speedy promotion as an encouragement to scientific research in the Navy, especially by the medical officers.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On leave to publish the scientific results of the expedition being asked for, the Department forestalled any request for monetary aid by an intimation that none would be given.
