Chapter V

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From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

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

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

plural of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

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

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

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

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

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From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

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

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading THE HERALD EXPEDITION OF SEARCH.

plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

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From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

United States journalist with political ambitions (1811-1872)

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

foreshadow or presage

From this reading THE HERALD EXPEDITION OF SEARCH.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

of great significance or value

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

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

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

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

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

newspapers and magazines collectively

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

possessive form of “livingstone” — Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

of or relating to or caused by magnetism

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

not one, and not any

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HERALD EXPEDITION OF SEARCH.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

above and across; more than

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

plural of “railway” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

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From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading THE HERALD EXPEDITION OF SEARCH.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

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

From this reading THE HERALD EXPEDITION OF SEARCH.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

on that

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

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

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

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

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

in the direction of

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Great Development of Modern Journalism -- The Telegraph -- James Gordon Bennett, Horace Greeley, Henry J. Raymond -- The Magnitude of American Journalistic Enterprise -- The Herald Special Search Expedition for Dr. Livingstone -- Stanley as a Correspondent -- The Expedition on its Way Toward Livingstone.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

at the time that

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

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

From this reading It has already been remarked that among the many important events which had occurred in Christendom during Dr. Livingstone’s first great series of explorations in Africa there were none of greater importance to mankind than the invention of the magnetic telegraph, and the prodigious development, consequent thereon--at least in great part--of the newspaper press.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading There is not so much difference in means of travel, between the great, lumbering wagon of Cape Colony, drawn by a number of oxen which get over a few miles in a whole day and the means of travel by the best of Americas great railways, as there is between the means of current daily intelligence in 1872 and the means of that current daily intelligence as they existed when Dr. Livingstone first placed foot in Africa.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If a daily journal of the manner and style of one of that time were to be now established, it would be looked upon like a curious relic of the past or an old almanac.