1850
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1872
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From this reading Francis Galton The Art of Travel (1872) first published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
51
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From this reading The idea of the work occurred to me when exploring South-western Africa in 1850-51.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
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 The idea of the work occurred to me when exploring South-western Africa in 1850-51.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ART OF TRAVEL or Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries This Edition does not differ materially from the fourth.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Francis Galton The Art of Travel (1872) first published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
AvailableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading THE ART OF TRAVEL or Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries This Edition does not differ materially from the fourth.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
Bolton's
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading Francis Galton The Art of Travel (1872) first published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Francis Galton The Art of Travel (1872) first published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
Colomb
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From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
ContrivancesnounUS /kənˈtraɪvənsɪz/
plural of “contrivance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading THE ART OF TRAVEL or Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries This Edition does not differ materially from the fourth.
CountriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE ART OF TRAVEL or Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries This Edition does not differ materially from the fourth.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading THE ART OF TRAVEL or Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries This Edition does not differ materially from the fourth.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ART OF TRAVEL or Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries This Edition does not differ materially from the fourth.
EditionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading THE ART OF TRAVEL or Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries This Edition does not differ materially from the fourth.
EditionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading The idea of the work occurred to me when exploring South-western Africa in 1850-51.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Francis Galton The Art of Travel (1872) first published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading THE ART OF TRAVEL or Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries This Edition does not differ materially from the fourth.
Francis
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From this reading Francis Galton The Art of Travel (1872) first published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ART OF TRAVEL or Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries This Edition does not differ materially from the fourth.
GaltonnounUS /ˈɡæltən/
English scientist (cousin of Charles Darwin) who explored many fields including heredity, meteorology, statistics, psychology, and anthropology; founder of eugenics and first to use fingerprints for identification (1822-1911)
From this reading Francis Galton The Art of Travel (1872) first published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Francis Galton The Art of Travel (1872) first published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of the work occurred to me when exploring South-western Africa in 1850-51.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Francis Galton The Art of Travel (1872) first published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
incorporatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪtɪd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Francis Galton The Art of Travel (1872) first published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Francis Galton The Art of Travel (1872) first published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading THE ART OF TRAVEL or Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries This Edition does not differ materially from the fourth.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The idea of the work occurred to me when exploring South-western Africa in 1850-51.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Francis Galton The Art of Travel (1872) first published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE ART OF TRAVEL or Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries This Edition does not differ materially from the fourth.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The idea of the work occurred to me when exploring South-western Africa in 1850-51.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Francis Galton The Art of Travel (1872) first published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE ART OF TRAVEL or Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries This Edition does not differ materially from the fourth.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Francis Galton The Art of Travel (1872) first published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
reprintnounUS /riˈprɪnt/
a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
ShiftsnounUS /ʃɪfts/
plural of “shift” — an event in which something is displaced without rotation
From this reading THE ART OF TRAVEL or Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries This Edition does not differ materially from the fourth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
South-western
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From this reading The idea of the work occurred to me when exploring South-western Africa in 1850-51.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Francis Galton The Art of Travel (1872) first published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE ART OF TRAVEL or Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries This Edition does not differ materially from the fourth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The idea of the work occurred to me when exploring South-western Africa in 1850-51.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Francis Galton The Art of Travel (1872) first published in Great Britain by John Murray, London in 1872.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
at the time that
From this reading The idea of the work occurred to me when exploring South-western Africa in 1850-51.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THE ART OF TRAVEL or Shifts and Contrivances Available in Wild Countries This Edition does not differ materially from the fourth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I therefore reprint the In publishing a fourth Edition of the 'Art of Travel,' it is well that I should preface it with a few words of explanation on the origin and intention of the Book and on the difference between this and former Editions.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I have incorporated some new material, including Colomb and Bolton's flashing signals, but in other respects the Work is little altered.
