Chapter XV of The doctor, &c., vol. 5 (of 7), “p. 278,” is here in full — 12 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XV
Chapter XV of The doctor, &c., vol. 5 (of 7), “p. 278,” is here in full — 12 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION. DR. ABRAHAM REES. CAPTAIN SCORESBY. THE WHALE FISHERY.
Chapter XV of The doctor, &c., vol. 5 (of 7), “p. 278,” is here in full — 12 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading “ABRAHAM REES.”
the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
From this reading “A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.”
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading “A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.”
a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold
From this reading “THE WHALE FISHERY.”
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading “A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.”
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.”
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading “THE WHALE FISHERY.”
plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading “A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading ABRAHAM REES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN SCORESBY.
the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
From this reading A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DR.
a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold
From this reading THE WHALE FISHERY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ABRAHAM REES.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPTAIN SCORESBY.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHALE FISHERY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading THE WHALE FISHERY.
plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A WISH CONCERNING WHALES, WITH SOME REMARKS UPON THEIR PLACE IN PHYSICAL AND MORAL CLASSIFICATION.
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