used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
AQUARIUMnounUS /əˈkweriəm/
a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
fearless and daring
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
characterizeverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪz/
describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
COMMERCEnounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
CONSTITUTIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
CURRENTSnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
a female human offspring
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
DEPTHnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
wanted intensely
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
divisible by two
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
at any time
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
GRAVITYnounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
only a very short time before
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
how
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From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
MankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
the force of workers available
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
oceansnounUS /ˈoʊʃənz/
plural of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
and nothing more
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
propelledverbUS /prəˈpeld/
inflected form of “propel” — cause to move forward with force
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
SALT-WATER
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From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
SEA-WATER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
SPECIFICadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
succinctadjectiveUS /səkˈsɪŋkt/
briefly giving the gist of something
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
TIDESnounUS /taɪdz/
plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
tracklessadjective
having no tracks
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
voyagersnounUS /ˈvɔɪɪdʒərz/
plural of “voyager” — a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
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 Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading INCREASED--THE EARTH THE DAUGHTER OF THE OCEAN--THE OPINION OF SCIENCE--THE MEAN DEPTH OF THE OCEAN--THE EXTENT OF THE OCEAN--ITS VOLUME--SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEA-WATER--CONSTITUTION OF SALT-WATER--THE SILVER IN THE SEA--THE WAVES OF THE SEA--THE CURRENTS OF THE OCEAN--THE TIDES--THE AQUARIUM--THE COMMERCE OF MODERN TIMES--THE SPREAD OF PEACE.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mankind has gained a knowledge of the outlines of the sea; of the form of the earth itself; of the relative positions occupied by the water and the land; of their action upon each other, and thus the way has been prepared by the enterprise of preceding generations for the scientific methods of study which characterize the modern era.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
at the time that
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the preceding pages the facts have been given in a comprehensive though succinct form, which enable us to see how, step by step, each one of which became possible only when those preceding had been taken.
which person or people
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The adventurous voyagers of the early times, who, daring as they were, hardly were bold enough to venture in their open boats, propelled only by oars, out of the sight of land, could not be expected to conceive that it could be possible for men, like themselves, to ever become able to construct ships such as modern nations construct, in which, propelled by steam, voyages should be taken across oceans, and out of sight of land, their course over the trackless waters be guided with accuracy and certainty, to any desired point, by the compass and the observations of the motions of the stars.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading By experiment and observation the entire aspect and conception of the ocean has been changed in modern times from that which prevailed in antiquity, or even more recently, until within the few past generations.
