1
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From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
14
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From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
(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 NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This diary was left with the instruments at Etah with Mr. Whitney.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Other notes were made on loose sheets of paper or on leaves of the note books.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
Etah
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From this reading This diary was left with the instruments at Etah with Mr. Whitney.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
of great significance or value
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading This diary was left with the instruments at Etah with Mr. Whitney.
jottedverbUS /ˈdʒɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “jot” — write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This diary was left with the instruments at Etah with Mr. Whitney.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
engage in
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This diary was left with the instruments at Etah with Mr. Whitney.
not any; not one
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
a brief written record
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Other notes were made on loose sheets of paper or on leaves of the note books.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Other notes were made on loose sheets of paper or on leaves of the note books.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other notes were made on loose sheets of paper or on leaves of the note books.
others
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From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Other notes were made on loose sheets of paper or on leaves of the note books.
pretentiousadjectiveUS /priˈtenʃəs/
making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
rewrittenverbUS /riˈrɪtən/
inflected form of “rewrite” — write differently; alter the writing of
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Other notes were made on loose sheets of paper or on leaves of the note books.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
Sparbo
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From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This diary was left with the instruments at Etah with Mr. Whitney.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This diary was left with the instruments at Etah with Mr. Whitney.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Many of these were destroyed, others were rubbed out to make room for recording what was regarded as more important data, and a few were retained quite by accident.
at the time that
From this reading The data, however, had been rewritten at Cape Sparbo, so that the notes had served their purpose and were of no further value when no pretentious publication was anticipated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NOTE.--_June 14_ and thereafter to _September 1_, all notes were briefly jotted down in another diary, a collection of loose leaves in which the observations of the return were made.
WhitneynounUS /ˈwɪtni/
United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)
From this reading This diary was left with the instruments at Etah with Mr. Whitney.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This diary was left with the instruments at Etah with Mr. Whitney.
