1551
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From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
1851
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
for the reason that
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
CANALnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
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chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
CHILDSnounUS /tʃaɪldz/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
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communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
Darien
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From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
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entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
ETC
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existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
EXPLORATIONSnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery
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facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
feasibleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːzəbəl/
capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
fertilitynounUS /fərˈtɪləti/
the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
set up or found
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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Gomara
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From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
highest in quality
From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
INTER-OCEANIC
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
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used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
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used to form the superlative
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
NICARAGUAnounUS /ˌnɪkərˈɑːɡwə/
a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821
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not any; not one
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
oceansnounUS /ˈoʊʃənz/
plural of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
PACIFICnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
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PanamanounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
productsnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkts/
plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
in the near future
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
SURVEYnounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
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Tehuantepec
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From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
territoriesnounUS /ˈterətɔːriz/
plural of “territory” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
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viz
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From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The project of opening such a communication through her territories began to be entertained as soon as it was found that there existed no natural water communication between the seas.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From what has been said in the preceding chapters, it sufficiently appears that Nicaragua is a country of great beauty of scenery, fertility of soil, and variety and richness of products.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As early as 1551, the historian Gomara had indicated the four lines which have since been regarded as offering the greatest facilities for the purpose, viz.: at Darien, Panama, Nicaragua, and Tehuantepec.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But she has attracted the attention of the world less on these accounts than because she is believed to possess within her borders the best and most feasible route for a canal between the two great oceans.
