1844
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From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
in actual fact
From this reading So far from this being the case, some currents of the sea actually run up-hill, while others run on a level.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So far from this being the case, some currents of the sea actually run up-hill, while others run on a level.
the lower side of anything
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
an occurrence of something
From this reading So far from this being the case, some currents of the sea actually run up-hill, while others run on a level.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The Gulf Stream is of the first class.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far from this being the case, some currents of the sea actually run up-hill, while others run on a level.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Gulf Stream is of the first class.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
GULFnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading THE GULF STREAM.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
absolutely essential
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
oceanicadjectiveUS /ˌoʊʃiˈænɪk/
relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
others
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From this reading So far from this being the case, some currents of the sea actually run up-hill, while others run on a level.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
SailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading So far from this being the case, some currents of the sea actually run up-hill, while others run on a level.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far from this being the case, some currents of the sea actually run up-hill, while others run on a level.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So far from this being the case, some currents of the sea actually run up-hill, while others run on a level.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading THE GULF STREAM.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GULF STREAM.
theoreticallyadverbUS /ˌθiːərˈetɪkəli/
in theory; according to the assumed facts
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So far from this being the case, some currents of the sea actually run up-hill, while others run on a level.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
up-hill
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From this reading So far from this being the case, some currents of the sea actually run up-hill, while others run on a level.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So far from this being the case, some currents of the sea actually run up-hill, while others run on a level.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading In a paper read before the National Institute in 1844, I showed why the bottom of the Gulf Stream ought, theoretically, to be an inclined plane, running _upwards_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading (_From Sailing Directions._) It is not necessary to associate with oceanic currents the idea that they must of necessity, as on land, run from a higher to a lower level.
