used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But who now could care about discoveries of mountain ranges, charting of coast-lines, or correction of surmises as to land and water?
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
(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 Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
in addition
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
AmundsennounUS /ˈeɪməndsən/
Norwegian explorer who was the first to traverse the Northwest Passage and in 1911 the first to reach the South Pole (1872-1928)
From this reading Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In due course the stories of the various expeditions arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But who now could care about discoveries of mountain ranges, charting of coast-lines, or correction of surmises as to land and water?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But who now could care about discoveries of mountain ranges, charting of coast-lines, or correction of surmises as to land and water?
chartingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “chart” — make a chart of
From this reading But who now could care about discoveries of mountain ranges, charting of coast-lines, or correction of surmises as to land and water?
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
coast-lines
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From this reading But who now could care about discoveries of mountain ranges, charting of coast-lines, or correction of surmises as to land and water?
correctionnounUS /kərˈekʃən/
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
From this reading But who now could care about discoveries of mountain ranges, charting of coast-lines, or correction of surmises as to land and water?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But who now could care about discoveries of mountain ranges, charting of coast-lines, or correction of surmises as to land and water?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In due course the stories of the various expeditions arrived.
placed crosswise
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading But who now could care about discoveries of mountain ranges, charting of coast-lines, or correction of surmises as to land and water?
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In due course the stories of the various expeditions arrived.
DykenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
else
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From this reading Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading In due course the stories of the various expeditions arrived.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In due course the stories of the various expeditions arrived.
insignificancenounUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/
the quality of having little or no significance
From this reading Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But who now could care about discoveries of mountain ranges, charting of coast-lines, or correction of surmises as to land and water?
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading But who now could care about discoveries of mountain ranges, charting of coast-lines, or correction of surmises as to land and water?
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But who now could care about discoveries of mountain ranges, charting of coast-lines, or correction of surmises as to land and water?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In due course the stories of the various expeditions arrived.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But who now could care about discoveries of mountain ranges, charting of coast-lines, or correction of surmises as to land and water?
paledverbUS /peɪld/
past form of “pale” — turn pale, as if in fear
From this reading Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading But who now could care about discoveries of mountain ranges, charting of coast-lines, or correction of surmises as to land and water?
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In due course the stories of the various expeditions arrived.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
surmisesnounUS /sərˈmaɪzɪz/
plural of “surmise” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading But who now could care about discoveries of mountain ranges, charting of coast-lines, or correction of surmises as to land and water?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In due course the stories of the various expeditions arrived.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Dyke, it seemed, had performed valuable services to science--he had cleared up a good deal; although behind the illustrious two, he had crossed their tracks, and he had also struck into the Japanese and the Germans.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading In due course the stories of the various expeditions arrived.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
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 But who now could care about discoveries of mountain ranges, charting of coast-lines, or correction of surmises as to land and water?
which person or people
From this reading National sorrow for the death of its glorious representative made England at first almost impatient of listening to the voices of those who remained alive.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Each had done nobly good work, but in the splendour of the achievement of Amundsen and Scott all else paled to insignificance.
