176
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From this reading 176 A resumé of three years on the island.
189
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From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, find out the distance from any known land.
accumulateverbUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/
get or gather together
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Implicit faith of ultimately overcoming all obstacles and escaping from the island.
in addition
From this reading Make an astrolabe, and obtain the latitude of the island, and, by an eclipse of the moon, the longitude also.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Make an astrolabe, and obtain the latitude of the island, and, by an eclipse of the moon, the longitude also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Make an astrolabe, and obtain the latitude of the island, and, by an eclipse of the moon, the longitude also.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, find out the distance from any known land.
astrolabenoun
an early form of sextant
From this reading Make an astrolabe, and obtain the latitude of the island, and, by an eclipse of the moon, the longitude also.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Make an astrolabe, and obtain the latitude of the island, and, by an eclipse of the moon, the longitude also.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Manufacture of cannon and guns.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, find out the distance from any known land.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Daily routine of life.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading Inventions, discoveries, etc. Fortification of the Hermitage.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, find out the distance from any known land.
eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading Make an astrolabe, and obtain the latitude of the island, and, by an eclipse of the moon, the longitude also.
EpitomenounUS /ɪˈpɪtəmi/
a standard or typical example
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, find out the distance from any known land.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading Implicit faith of ultimately overcoming all obstacles and escaping from the island.
etc
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From this reading Inventions, discoveries, etc. Fortification of the Hermitage.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Implicit faith of ultimately overcoming all obstacles and escaping from the island.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, find out the distance from any known land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
FortificationnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃən/
defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading Inventions, discoveries, etc. Fortification of the Hermitage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, find out the distance from any known land.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Manufacture of cannon and guns.
HermitagenounUS /ˈhɜːrmətədʒ/
the abode of a hermit
From this reading Inventions, discoveries, etc. Fortification of the Hermitage.
not accessible to view
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
ImplicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading Implicit faith of ultimately overcoming all obstacles and escaping from the island.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Perfection and improvement of the machine shop.
InventionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃənz/
plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Inventions, discoveries, etc. Fortification of the Hermitage.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Make an astrolabe, and obtain the latitude of the island, and, by an eclipse of the moon, the longitude also.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
apprehended with certainty
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, find out the distance from any known land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, find out the distance from any known land.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading Make an astrolabe, and obtain the latitude of the island, and, by an eclipse of the moon, the longitude also.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Daily routine of life.
longitudenounUS /ˈlɑːndʒətuːd/
the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich
From this reading Make an astrolabe, and obtain the latitude of the island, and, by an eclipse of the moon, the longitude also.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Perfection and improvement of the machine shop.
engage in
From this reading Make an astrolabe, and obtain the latitude of the island, and, by an eclipse of the moon, the longitude also.
ManufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading Manufacture of cannon and guns.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, find out the distance from any known land.
Mercator's
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From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, find out the distance from any known land.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Make an astrolabe, and obtain the latitude of the island, and, by an eclipse of the moon, the longitude also.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Implicit faith of ultimately overcoming all obstacles and escaping from the island.
come into possession of
From this reading Make an astrolabe, and obtain the latitude of the island, and, by an eclipse of the moon, the longitude also.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Make an astrolabe, and obtain the latitude of the island, and, by an eclipse of the moon, the longitude also.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, find out the distance from any known land.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, find out the distance from any known land.
overcomingverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌmɪŋ/
-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading Implicit faith of ultimately overcoming all obstacles and escaping from the island.
oystersnounUS /ˈɔɪstərz/
plural of “oyster” — marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
PerfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Perfection and improvement of the machine shop.
portableadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtəbəl/
easily or conveniently transported
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
projectionnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃən/
a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, find out the distance from any known land.
resumé
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From this reading 176 A resumé of three years on the island.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Daily routine of life.
do one's shopping
From this reading Perfection and improvement of the machine shop.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Make an astrolabe, and obtain the latitude of the island, and, by an eclipse of the moon, the longitude also.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading 176 A resumé of three years on the island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading Implicit faith of ultimately overcoming all obstacles and escaping from the island.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
in the company of; together with
From this reading Desire to accumulate some kind of portable wealth to carry with me, and desire to explore the island for its hidden wealth and the surrounding ocean for pearl oysters. 189
a late time of life
From this reading 176 A resumé of three years on the island.
