used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HALL had an eye for the beautiful in nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The aurora deeply impressed him, inspiring feelings of awe and reverence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
AURORAnounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading THE AURORA.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading The aurora deeply impressed him, inspiring feelings of awe and reverence.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading HALL had an eye for the beautiful in nature.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The aurora deeply impressed him, inspiring feelings of awe and reverence.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
Dr
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From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
the organ of sight
From this reading HALL had an eye for the beautiful in nature.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The aurora deeply impressed him, inspiring feelings of awe and reverence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HALL had an eye for the beautiful in nature.
Frobishernoun
English explorer who led an expedition in search of the Northwest Passage to the orient; served under Drake and helped defeat the Spanish Armada (1535-1594)
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HALL had an eye for the beautiful in nature.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading HALL had an eye for the beautiful in nature.
HayesnounUS /heɪz/
acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The aurora deeply impressed him, inspiring feelings of awe and reverence.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The aurora deeply impressed him, inspiring feelings of awe and reverence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HALL had an eye for the beautiful in nature.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading The aurora deeply impressed him, inspiring feelings of awe and reverence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
Kane
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From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
latitudesnounUS /ˈlætətuːdz/
plural of “latitude” — the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading HALL had an eye for the beautiful in nature.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
being perceived or observed
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The aurora deeply impressed him, inspiring feelings of awe and reverence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading The aurora deeply impressed him, inspiring feelings of awe and reverence.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AURORA.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
winter-quarters
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From this reading It will be noticed that explorers in the low latitude of Frobisher Bay are treated to displays of the aurora on a scale of magnificence and beauty never seen in the high latitudes of the winter-quarters of Dr. Kane and Hayes.
