a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
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 Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXCURSION ON THE VICTORIA N'YANZA.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He asked if such things were common in the land they came from.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
being joined in close association
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
Bronson
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From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
the act of burning something
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He asked if such things were common in the land they came from.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He asked if such things were common in the land they came from.
contrivancesnounUS /kənˈtraɪvənsɪz/
plural of “contrivance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was easy to observe that his respect for the white man was steadily increasing.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
at any time
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
EXCURSIONnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading AN EXCURSION ON THE VICTORIA N'YANZA.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
communicated in words
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was easy to observe that his respect for the white man was steadily increasing.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He asked if such things were common in the land they came from.
gas-light
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From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He asked if such things were common in the land they came from.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He asked if such things were common in the land they came from.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading It was easy to observe that his respect for the white man was steadily increasing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was easy to observe that his respect for the white man was steadily increasing.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He asked if such things were common in the land they came from.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
set afire or burning
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was easy to observe that his respect for the white man was steadily increasing.
the force of workers available
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
N'YANZA
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From this reading AN EXCURSION ON THE VICTORIA N'YANZA.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It was easy to observe that his respect for the white man was steadily increasing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN EXCURSION ON THE VICTORIA N'YANZA.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It was easy to observe that his respect for the white man was steadily increasing.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading It was easy to observe that his respect for the white man was steadily increasing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He asked if such things were common in the land they came from.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was easy to observe that his respect for the white man was steadily increasing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXCURSION ON THE VICTORIA N'YANZA.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He asked if such things were common in the land they came from.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He asked if such things were common in the land they came from.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
Ugunda
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From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
VICTORIAnounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading AN EXCURSION ON THE VICTORIA N'YANZA.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was easy to observe that his respect for the white man was steadily increasing.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He asked if such things were common in the land they came from.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was easy to observe that his respect for the white man was steadily increasing.
which person or people
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Doctor Bronson said that in America and England whole cities were lighted by "burning air" like that which had been forced from the mysterious bags, and men rode among the clouds in contrivances such as had been sent up with the lantern attached to it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next morning our friends went to another audience with the king, who expressed his gratification at the exhibition of the magic lantern and the gas-light, and said nothing of the kind had ever been seen in Ugunda.
