4591
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From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What is a Tortirran?" he asked.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
affirmsverbUS /əˈfɜːrmz/
third-person singular of “affirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
AHKOOND
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From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
AKHOOND
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From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
ancientsnounUS /ˈeɪntʃənts/
people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
archæologist
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From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is a Tortirran?" he asked.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
Citrusia
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From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
DarkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
DecliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
encumbrances
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From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
equipverbUS /ɪˈkwɪp/
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
expeditionaryadjectiveUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃəneri/
(used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
explorationsnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
promote over another
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What is a Tortirran?" he asked.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is a Tortirran?" he asked.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
absolutely essential
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
portableadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtəbəl/
easily or conveniently transported
From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
SimeonnounUS /ˈsɪmiən/
(Old Testament) the 2nd son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
a quantity of money
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
Tortirran
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is a Tortirran?" he asked.
treasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
TuckernounUS /ˈtʌkər/
United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
UltimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
not known
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For this proof of his Majesty's favor I was indebted, doubtless, to a certain distinction that I had been fortunate enough to acquire by explorations in the heart of Darkest Europe.
waterproofadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/
not permitting the passage of water
From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is a Tortirran?" he asked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
widestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdəst/
superlative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His Majesty kindly offered to raise and equip a large expeditionary force to accompany me, and I was given the widest discretion in the matter of outfit; I could draw upon the royal treasury for any sum that I might require, and upon the royal university for all the scientific apparatus and assistance necessary to my purpose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Declining these encumbrances, I took my electric rifle and a portable waterproof case containing a few simple instruments and writing materials and set out.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading FOR THE AKHOOND FOR THE AHKOOND In the year 4591 I accepted from his gracious Majesty the Ahkoond of Citrusia a commission to explore the unknown region lying to the eastward of the Ultimate Hills, the range which that learned archæologist, Simeon Tucker, affirms to be identical with the "Rocky Mountains" of the ancients.
