used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
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 Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The call to arms against the Moslems fixed, as we have said, the attention of Europe upon the East.
AMOYnoun
any of the forms of Chinese spoken in Fukien province
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
ArchipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
a group of many islands in a large body of water
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The call to arms against the Moslems fixed, as we have said, the attention of Europe upon the East.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The call to arms against the Moslems fixed, as we have said, the attention of Europe upon the East.
Ascelin
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From this reading The travels of Carpini, Rubruquis, and Ascelin, in Tartary and in China, revealed the existence of numerous tribes in localities believed to be occupied by the ocean.
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 Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The call to arms against the Moslems fixed, as we have said, the attention of Europe upon the East.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
AWAKENEDadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The travels of Carpini, Rubruquis, and Ascelin, in Tartary and in China, revealed the existence of numerous tribes in localities believed to be occupied by the ocean.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The travels of Carpini, Rubruquis, and Ascelin, in Tartary and in China, revealed the existence of numerous tribes in localities believed to be occupied by the ocean.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The travels of Carpini, Rubruquis, and Ascelin, in Tartary and in China, revealed the existence of numerous tribes in localities believed to be occupied by the ocean.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The call to arms against the Moslems fixed, as we have said, the attention of Europe upon the East.
Carpini
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From this reading The travels of Carpini, Rubruquis, and Ascelin, in Tartary and in China, revealed the existence of numerous tribes in localities believed to be occupied by the ocean.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
CHINAnounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
DIAMONDSnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The call to arms against the Moslems fixed, as we have said, the attention of Europe upon the East.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
Eoüs
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From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
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
From this reading The call to arms against the Moslems fixed, as we have said, the attention of Europe upon the East.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The travels of Carpini, Rubruquis, and Ascelin, in Tartary and in China, revealed the existence of numerous tribes in localities believed to be occupied by the ocean.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
fabulousadjectiveUS /ˈfæbjələs/
extremely pleasing
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The call to arms against the Moslems fixed, as we have said, the attention of Europe upon the East.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The call to arms against the Moslems fixed, as we have said, the attention of Europe upon the East.
hearsaynounUS /ˈhiːrseɪ/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
HordesnounUS /hɔːrdz/
plural of “horde” — a vast multitude
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
IMPRISONMENTnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
JAPANnounUS /dʒəˈpæn/
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
KHANnounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
KUBLAI
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From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
localitiesnounUS /loʊˈkælɪtiz/
plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The travels of Carpini, Rubruquis, and Ascelin, in Tartary and in China, revealed the existence of numerous tribes in localities believed to be occupied by the ocean.
MadagascarnounUS /ˌmædəˈɡæskər/
a republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
MALACCAnounUS /məˈlækə/
stem of the rattan palm used for making canes and umbrella handles
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MARCO
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From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
MoslemsnounUS /ˈmɑːzləmz/
plural of “moslem” — a believer in or follower of Islam
From this reading The call to arms against the Moslems fixed, as we have said, the attention of Europe upon the East.
NARRATIVEnounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The travels of Carpini, Rubruquis, and Ascelin, in Tartary and in China, revealed the existence of numerous tribes in localities believed to be occupied by the ocean.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The travels of Carpini, Rubruquis, and Ascelin, in Tartary and in China, revealed the existence of numerous tribes in localities believed to be occupied by the ocean.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading The travels of Carpini, Rubruquis, and Ascelin, in Tartary and in China, revealed the existence of numerous tribes in localities believed to be occupied by the ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
ORMUZ
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From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
POLOnounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
POLO'SnounUS /ˈpoʊloʊz/
possessive form of “polo” — Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
PUBLICATIONnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
PYGMIESnounUS /ˈpɪɡmiz/
plural of “pygmy” — an unusually small individual
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
RECOGNISEDadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The travels of Carpini, Rubruquis, and Ascelin, in Tartary and in China, revealed the existence of numerous tribes in localities believed to be occupied by the ocean.
ROCnounUS /rɑːk/
mythical bird of prey having enormous size and strength
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
Rubruquis
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From this reading The travels of Carpini, Rubruquis, and Ascelin, in Tartary and in China, revealed the existence of numerous tribes in localities believed to be occupied by the ocean.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The call to arms against the Moslems fixed, as we have said, the attention of Europe upon the East.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
unusual or striking
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
SPICESnounUS /ˈspaɪsəz/
plural of “spice” — aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
SUMATRAnounUS /ˌsuːˈmɑːtrə/
a mountainous island in western Indonesia
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
Tartarynoun
the vast geographical region of Europe and Asia that was controlled by the Mongols in the 13th and 14th centuries
From this reading The travels of Carpini, Rubruquis, and Ascelin, in Tartary and in China, revealed the existence of numerous tribes in localities believed to be occupied by the ocean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
thirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/
Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The travels of Carpini, Rubruquis, and Ascelin, in Tartary and in China, revealed the existence of numerous tribes in localities believed to be occupied by the ocean.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The travels of Carpini, Rubruquis, and Ascelin, in Tartary and in China, revealed the existence of numerous tribes in localities believed to be occupied by the ocean.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading JAPAN IN HISTORY--KUBLAI KHAN--MARCO POLO'S VOYAGE FROM AMOY TO ORMUZ--MALACCA--SUMATRA--PYGMIES--SINGULAR STORIES OF DIAMONDS--THE ROC--POLO NOT RECOGNISED UPON HIS RETURN--HIS IMPRISONMENT--THE PUBLICATION OF HIS NARRATIVE--THE INTEREST AWAKENED IN CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE ISLANDS OF SPICES.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The call to arms against the Moslems fixed, as we have said, the attention of Europe upon the East.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Hordes of savages, we are told, and whole nations of powerful and warlike people, emerged from the imaginary waters of Eoüs, the fabulous sea of antiquity and bed of Aurora.
belonging to which person
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
a late time of life
From this reading Marco Polo, whose celebrated journey was performed during the twenty years closing the thirteenth century, made known the centre and eastern extremity of Asia, Japan, a portion of the islands of the Indian Archipelago, a part of the continent of Africa, and, by hearsay, the large island of Madagascar.
