used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
anew
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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ANSWERSnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
ATTIREnounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
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AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
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exhale hard
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
CHANNELnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
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circumnavigated
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From this reading Since my last visit to the city, I had circumnavigated the globe.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Since my last visit to the city, I had circumnavigated the globe.
CLOSINGnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
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the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
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all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
EARTHQUAKEnounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
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plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
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ENLISTSverbUS /enˈlɪsts/
third-person singular of “enlist” — join the military
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the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
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relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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set up or found
From this reading Yet I had not found that for which I was searching.
FRANCISCO
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frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Since my last visit to the city, I had circumnavigated the globe.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since my last visit to the city, I had circumnavigated the globe.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I WAS in the parlor of the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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water frozen in the solid state
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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ITEMnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
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a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
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immediately past
From this reading Since my last visit to the city, I had circumnavigated the globe.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
a characteristic state or mode of living
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no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
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MALEnounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Since my last visit to the city, I had circumnavigated the globe.
information about recent and important events
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immediately following in time or order
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the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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touching and supported by a surface
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and nothing more
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading I WAS in the parlor of the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading I WAS in the parlor of the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
POLEnounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
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any competition
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regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
SAN
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SCIENTISTnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
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try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
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diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Yet I had not found that for which I was searching.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
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transport commercially
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any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since my last visit to the city, I had circumnavigated the globe.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet I had not found that for which I was searching.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
not expected or anticipated
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go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Since my last visit to the city, I had circumnavigated the globe.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I WAS in the parlor of the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.
whalingverbUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “whale” — hunt for whales
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
in or at the place that
From this reading IN SAN FRANCISCO--WHERE SHALL I GO NEXT?--A STARTLING ITEM OF NEWS ANSWERS THE QUESTION AND ENDS THE SEARCH--IN MALE ATTIRE--ENLISTS AS SCIENTIST ON THE ICE KING--OFF TO THE NORTH POLE--AN UNEXPECTED BLOW--THE DANGER SIGNAL--THE RACE FOR LIFE--THE EARTHQUAKE--"THE CHANNEL IS CLOSING!"--"THE SHIP IS LOST!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet I had not found that for which I was searching.
a late time of life
From this reading During the last three years, I had not only again visited the leading points of interest for tourists in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, but had extended my travels into the frozen regions of the far south, on a whaling voyage.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet I had not found that for which I was searching.
