used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading "It was solely due to that fact that we are here at present, admiral," replied Captain Adams.
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 "No sooner was the story published than the greatest possible excitement arose both in America and Europe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VOYAGES OF THE "MERCURY" AND THE "AURORA BOREALIS."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It was solely due to that fact that we are here at present, admiral," replied Captain Adams.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "No sooner was the story published than the greatest possible excitement arose both in America and Europe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It was solely due to that fact that we are here at present, admiral," replied Captain Adams.
AURORAnounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading THE VOYAGES OF THE "MERCURY" AND THE "AURORA BOREALIS."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
BOREALIS
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From this reading THE VOYAGES OF THE "MERCURY" AND THE "AURORA BOREALIS."
the two together, not just one
From this reading "No sooner was the story published than the greatest possible excitement arose both in America and Europe.
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 The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "It was solely due to that fact that we are here at present, admiral," replied Captain Adams.
Dunbar's
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From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
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 "No sooner was the story published than the greatest possible excitement arose both in America and Europe.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "No sooner was the story published than the greatest possible excitement arose both in America and Europe.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "It was solely due to that fact that we are here at present, admiral," replied Captain Adams.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
highest in quality
From this reading "No sooner was the story published than the greatest possible excitement arose both in America and Europe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It was solely due to that fact that we are here at present, admiral," replied Captain Adams.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
the force of workers available
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
MERCURYnounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading THE VOYAGES OF THE "MERCURY" AND THE "AURORA BOREALIS."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
not any; not one
From this reading "No sooner was the story published than the greatest possible excitement arose both in America and Europe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VOYAGES OF THE "MERCURY" AND THE "AURORA BOREALIS."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "No sooner was the story published than the greatest possible excitement arose both in America and Europe.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "It was solely due to that fact that we are here at present, admiral," replied Captain Adams.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading "No sooner was the story published than the greatest possible excitement arose both in America and Europe.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It was solely due to that fact that we are here at present, admiral," replied Captain Adams.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading "It was solely due to that fact that we are here at present, admiral," replied Captain Adams.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "No sooner was the story published than the greatest possible excitement arose both in America and Europe.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "No sooner was the story published than the greatest possible excitement arose both in America and Europe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOYAGES OF THE "MERCURY" AND THE "AURORA BOREALIS."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
a special situation
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It was solely due to that fact that we are here at present, admiral," replied Captain Adams.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
VOYAGESnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE VOYAGES OF THE "MERCURY" AND THE "AURORA BOREALIS."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It was solely due to that fact that we are here at present, admiral," replied Captain Adams.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
at the time that
From this reading "It was a most fortunate thing that any of the men could live until they reached civilization," I said, when Captain Adams had finished his reading of Dunbar's story in the paper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The United States and Britain felt chagrined that a private citizen had been able to achieve what the greatest nations on earth, with unlimited men and money, were unable to accomplish.
