Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading We not long since read in a paper, that a Yankee captain was running a steam boat in the Yellow sea.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

(Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading These travellers note down what passed under their eyes, "nothing extenuating, nor setting down aught in malice."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading We not long since read in a paper, that a Yankee captain was running a steam boat in the Yellow sea.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading INLAND TRADE WITH NEW MEXICO Into what nook of our globe can we penetrate, and not find our citizens with their 'trade and traffic?'

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading We not long since read in a paper, that a Yankee captain was running a steam boat in the Yellow sea.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading INLAND TRADE WITH NEW MEXICO Into what nook of our globe can we penetrate, and not find our citizens with their 'trade and traffic?'

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading These travellers note down what passed under their eyes, "nothing extenuating, nor setting down aught in malice."

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

partially excusing or justifying

From this reading These travellers note down what passed under their eyes, "nothing extenuating, nor setting down aught in malice."

opinion or judgment

From this reading These travellers note down what passed under their eyes, "nothing extenuating, nor setting down aught in malice."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading INLAND TRADE WITH NEW MEXICO Into what nook of our globe can we penetrate, and not find our citizens with their 'trade and traffic?'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

plural of “gentile” — a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading INLAND TRADE WITH NEW MEXICO Into what nook of our globe can we penetrate, and not find our citizens with their 'trade and traffic?'

the native habitat or home of an animal or plant

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

past form of “imprint” — establish or impress firmly in the mind

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading These travellers note down what passed under their eyes, "nothing extenuating, nor setting down aught in malice."

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading INLAND TRADE WITH NEW MEXICO Into what nook of our globe can we penetrate, and not find our citizens with their 'trade and traffic?'

moving to the inside of something

From this reading INLAND TRADE WITH NEW MEXICO Into what nook of our globe can we penetrate, and not find our citizens with their 'trade and traffic?'

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

range of what one can know or understand

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading We not long since read in a paper, that a Yankee captain was running a steam boat in the Yellow sea.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading These travellers note down what passed under their eyes, "nothing extenuating, nor setting down aught in malice."

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading INLAND TRADE WITH NEW MEXICO Into what nook of our globe can we penetrate, and not find our citizens with their 'trade and traffic?'

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading INLAND TRADE WITH NEW MEXICO Into what nook of our globe can we penetrate, and not find our citizens with their 'trade and traffic?'

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading INLAND TRADE WITH NEW MEXICO Into what nook of our globe can we penetrate, and not find our citizens with their 'trade and traffic?'

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading These travellers note down what passed under their eyes, "nothing extenuating, nor setting down aught in malice."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

a brief written record

From this reading These travellers note down what passed under their eyes, "nothing extenuating, nor setting down aught in malice."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading These travellers note down what passed under their eyes, "nothing extenuating, nor setting down aught in malice."

come to pass

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading INLAND TRADE WITH NEW MEXICO Into what nook of our globe can we penetrate, and not find our citizens with their 'trade and traffic?'

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading We not long since read in a paper, that a Yankee captain was running a steam boat in the Yellow sea.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading These travellers note down what passed under their eyes, "nothing extenuating, nor setting down aught in malice."

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading INLAND TRADE WITH NEW MEXICO Into what nook of our globe can we penetrate, and not find our citizens with their 'trade and traffic?'

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

the possibility of future success

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading We not long since read in a paper, that a Yankee captain was running a steam boat in the Yellow sea.

in the recent past

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading We not long since read in a paper, that a Yankee captain was running a steam boat in the Yellow sea.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading We not long since read in a paper, that a Yankee captain was running a steam boat in the Yellow sea.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading These travellers note down what passed under their eyes, "nothing extenuating, nor setting down aught in malice."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading We not long since read in a paper, that a Yankee captain was running a steam boat in the Yellow sea.

express in speech

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading We not long since read in a paper, that a Yankee captain was running a steam boat in the Yellow sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These travellers note down what passed under their eyes, "nothing extenuating, nor setting down aught in malice."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These travellers note down what passed under their eyes, "nothing extenuating, nor setting down aught in malice."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading INLAND TRADE WITH NEW MEXICO Into what nook of our globe can we penetrate, and not find our citizens with their 'trade and traffic?'

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading INLAND TRADE WITH NEW MEXICO Into what nook of our globe can we penetrate, and not find our citizens with their 'trade and traffic?'

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading These travellers note down what passed under their eyes, "nothing extenuating, nor setting down aught in malice."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading These travellers note down what passed under their eyes, "nothing extenuating, nor setting down aught in malice."

generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

be driven or carried along, as by the air

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading We not long since read in a paper, that a Yankee captain was running a steam boat in the Yellow sea.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading INLAND TRADE WITH NEW MEXICO Into what nook of our globe can we penetrate, and not find our citizens with their 'trade and traffic?'

used to ask for information about something

From this reading These travellers note down what passed under their eyes, "nothing extenuating, nor setting down aught in malice."

in or to any place at all

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading In farthest India--in the islands of the gentiles--along the new countries recently discovered in the Antarctic sea, the undisputed throne of winter, and the habitation of sea monsters--wherever winds can waft, human foot-step be imprinted, or the Argus ken of industry and enterprise discover the most distant prospect of a harvest, there we shall find Americans.

in the company of; together with

From this reading INLAND TRADE WITH NEW MEXICO Into what nook of our globe can we penetrate, and not find our citizens with their 'trade and traffic?'

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It probably did not occur to them, that the imagination might almost work at will, without fear of being caught in the fact, in the desert and unvisited regions of which they speak.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading We not long since read in a paper, that a Yankee captain was running a steam boat in the Yellow sea.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading We not long since read in a paper, that a Yankee captain was running a steam boat in the Yellow sea.