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, and find out the distance from any known land.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I made first a strong four-legged stool or bench, about three feet in height and four feet long, and two feet wide upon the top.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
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.
altitudesnounUS /ˈæltɪtuːdz/
plural of “altitude” — elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
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.
ancientsnounUS /ˈeɪntʃənts/
people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
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.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, and find out the distance from any known land.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
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.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading I made first a strong four-legged stool or bench, about three feet in height and four feet long, and two feet wide upon the top.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
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.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, and find out the distance from any known land.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
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, and 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, and find out the distance from any known land.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I made first a strong four-legged stool or bench, about three feet in height and four feet long, and two feet wide upon the top.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, and find out the distance from any known land.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I made first a strong four-legged stool or bench, about three feet in height and four feet long, and two feet wide upon the top.
set up or found
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I made first a strong four-legged stool or bench, about three feet in height and four feet long, and two feet wide upon the top.
four-legged
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From this reading I made first a strong four-legged stool or bench, about three feet in height and four feet long, and two feet wide upon the top.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, and find out the distance from any known land.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading I made first a strong four-legged stool or bench, about three feet in height and four feet long, and two feet wide upon the top.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
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.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, and 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, and 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.
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 I made first a strong four-legged stool or bench, about three feet in height and four feet long, and two feet wide upon the top.
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.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made first a strong four-legged stool or bench, about three feet in height and four feet long, and two feet wide upon the top.
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.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So to work I went, and in this manner.
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, and find out the distance from any known land.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
Mercator's
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From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, and 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.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
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.
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, and find out the distance from any known land.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I made first a strong four-legged stool or bench, about three feet in height and four feet long, and two feet wide upon the top.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By means of the Epitome make a chart on Mercator's projection, and find out the distance from any known land.
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, and find out the distance from any known land.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So to work I went, and in this manner.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading I made first a strong four-legged stool or bench, about three feet in height and four feet long, and two feet wide upon the top.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I made first a strong four-legged stool or bench, about three feet in height and four feet long, and two feet wide upon the top.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
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.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So to work I went, and in this manner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I made first a strong four-legged stool or bench, about three feet in height and four feet long, and two feet wide upon the top.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
the upper part of anything
From this reading I made first a strong four-legged stool or bench, about three feet in height and four feet long, and two feet wide upon the top.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I made first a strong four-legged stool or bench, about three feet in height and four feet long, and two feet wide upon the top.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So to work I went, and in this manner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I made first a strong four-legged stool or bench, about three feet in height and four feet long, and two feet wide upon the top.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading So to work I went, and in this manner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I found in my book a description of an instrument used by the ancients to ascertain altitudes and to measure angles, called an Astrolabe, which, upon careful study and examination of the cut, I felt confident would serve my purpose admirably.
