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1436
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1506
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From this reading Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
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4
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From this reading His father was a wool-comber.[4] Christopher did not care to learn that trade, but wanted to become a sailor.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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in the past
From this reading Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
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 Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His father was a wool-comber.[4] Christopher did not care to learn that trade, but wanted to become a sailor.
BEGINNER'SnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnərz/
possessive form of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity
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the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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brought into existence
From this reading Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His father was a wool-comber.[4] Christopher did not care to learn that trade, but wanted to become a sailor.
showing who or what does the action
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the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading His father was a wool-comber.[4] Christopher did not care to learn that trade, but wanted to become a sailor.
CHRISTOPHERnounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
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COLUMBUSnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
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commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
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wanted intensely
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His father was a wool-comber.[4] Christopher did not care to learn that trade, but wanted to become a sailor.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
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discoverernounUS /dɪˈskʌvərər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
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else
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either extremity of something that has length
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a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father was a wool-comber.[4] Christopher did not care to learn that trade, but wanted to become a sailor.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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about to be mentioned or specified
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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set up or found
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the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
headingsnounUS /ˈhedɪŋz/
plural of “heading” — a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
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give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His father was a wool-comber.[4] Christopher did not care to learn that trade, but wanted to become a sailor.
the aggregate of past events
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ten 10s
From this reading Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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indexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
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a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading His father was a wool-comber.[4] Christopher did not care to learn that trade, but wanted to become a sailor.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
map-drawing
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His father was a wool-comber.[4] Christopher did not care to learn that trade, but wanted to become a sailor.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
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the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
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occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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omittingverbUS /oʊˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
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strongly marked; easily noticeable
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plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
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a person who enjoys reading
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referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
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in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
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any member of a ship's crew
From this reading His father was a wool-comber.[4] Christopher did not care to learn that trade, but wanted to become a sailor.
an educational institution
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
seaportnounUS /ˈsiːpɔːrt/
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
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perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
put into a certain place or abstract location
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and nothing more
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
TeachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His father was a wool-comber.[4] Christopher did not care to learn that trade, but wanted to become a sailor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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topicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɑːpəkəl/
pertaining to the surface of a body part
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the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading His father was a wool-comber.[4] Christopher did not care to learn that trade, but wanted to become a sailor.
employed in accomplishing something
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being of use or service
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a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading His father was a wool-comber.[4] Christopher did not care to learn that trade, but wanted to become a sailor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Seeing the boy's strong liking for the sea, his father sent him to a school where he could learn geography, map-drawing, and whatever else might help him to become some day commander of a vessel.
in or at the place that
From this reading Difficult words are defined or pronounced at the end of the numbered paragraph where they first occur; reference to them will be found in the index._ CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS (1436-1506).[1] 1.
which person or people
From this reading THE BEGINNER'S AMERICAN HISTORY _The paragraph headings, following the paragraph numbers, will be found useful for topical reference, and, if desired, as questions; by simply omitting these headings, the book may be used as a reader._ _Teachers who wish a regular set of questions on each section will find them at the end of the section.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE BEGINNER'S AMERICAN HISTORY _The paragraph headings, following the paragraph numbers, will be found useful for topical reference, and, if desired, as questions; by simply omitting these headings, the book may be used as a reader._ _Teachers who wish a regular set of questions on each section will find them at the end of the section.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading THE BEGINNER'S AMERICAN HISTORY _The paragraph headings, following the paragraph numbers, will be found useful for topical reference, and, if desired, as questions; by simply omitting these headings, the book may be used as a reader._ _Teachers who wish a regular set of questions on each section will find them at the end of the section.
wool-comber
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From this reading His father was a wool-comber.[4] Christopher did not care to learn that trade, but wanted to become a sailor.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Difficult words are defined or pronounced at the end of the numbered paragraph where they first occur; reference to them will be found in the index._ CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS (1436-1506).[1] 1.
a late time of life
From this reading Birth and boyhood of Columbus.--Christopher Columbus,[2] the discoverer of America, was born at Genoa,[3] a seaport of Italy, more than four hundred and fifty years ago.
