plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading With the attainment of the Poles the climax of polar discovery has been reached, the last of the splendid series of great world voyages and mighty adventures has been finished.
in the past
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From east to west, and west to east, the world seemed small.
from appearances alone
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
attainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/
the act of achieving an aim
From this reading Within the last four years the two Poles have been reached three times, and in their attainment the globe has shrunk to commonplace dimensions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading With the attainment of the Poles the climax of polar discovery has been reached, the last of the splendid series of great world voyages and mighty adventures has been finished.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading Within the last four years the two Poles have been reached three times, and in their attainment the globe has shrunk to commonplace dimensions.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading Within the last four years the two Poles have been reached three times, and in their attainment the globe has shrunk to commonplace dimensions.
the act of discovering something
From this reading With the attainment of the Poles the climax of polar discovery has been reached, the last of the splendid series of great world voyages and mighty adventures has been finished.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading From east to west, and west to east, the world seemed small.
EightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
at any time
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading With the attainment of the Poles the climax of polar discovery has been reached, the last of the splendid series of great world voyages and mighty adventures has been finished.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Within the last four years the two Poles have been reached three times, and in their attainment the globe has shrunk to commonplace dimensions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From east to west, and west to east, the world seemed small.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Within the last four years the two Poles have been reached three times, and in their attainment the globe has shrunk to commonplace dimensions.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With the attainment of the Poles the climax of polar discovery has been reached, the last of the splendid series of great world voyages and mighty adventures has been finished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within the last four years the two Poles have been reached three times, and in their attainment the globe has shrunk to commonplace dimensions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Within the last four years the two Poles have been reached three times, and in their attainment the globe has shrunk to commonplace dimensions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
infinitynounUS /ˌɪnˈfɪnɪti/
time without end
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
Jules
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From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
immediately past
From this reading Within the last four years the two Poles have been reached three times, and in their attainment the globe has shrunk to commonplace dimensions.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading With the attainment of the Poles the climax of polar discovery has been reached, the last of the splendid series of great world voyages and mighty adventures has been finished.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
by chance
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
polaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading With the attainment of the Poles the climax of polar discovery has been reached, the last of the splendid series of great world voyages and mighty adventures has been finished.
PolesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From east to west, and west to east, the world seemed small.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading With the attainment of the Poles the climax of polar discovery has been reached, the last of the splendid series of great world voyages and mighty adventures has been finished.
shrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Within the last four years the two Poles have been reached three times, and in their attainment the globe has shrunk to commonplace dimensions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From east to west, and west to east, the world seemed small.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading With the attainment of the Poles the climax of polar discovery has been reached, the last of the splendid series of great world voyages and mighty adventures has been finished.
not in physical motion
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Within the last four years the two Poles have been reached three times, and in their attainment the globe has shrunk to commonplace dimensions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Within the last four years the two Poles have been reached three times, and in their attainment the globe has shrunk to commonplace dimensions.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Within the last four years the two Poles have been reached three times, and in their attainment the globe has shrunk to commonplace dimensions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From east to west, and west to east, the world seemed small.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
unattainableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/
impossible to achieve
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
Verne's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jules Verne’s “Round the World in Eighty Days” dream of not so many years ago had been cut in two; but from north to south the world still stretched in apparently unattainable infinity.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading With the attainment of the Poles the climax of polar discovery has been reached, the last of the splendid series of great world voyages and mighty adventures has been finished.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading From east to west, and west to east, the world seemed small.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the attainment of the Poles the climax of polar discovery has been reached, the last of the splendid series of great world voyages and mighty adventures has been finished.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the last four years the two Poles have been reached three times, and in their attainment the globe has shrunk to commonplace dimensions.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading From east to west, and west to east, the world seemed small.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
a late time of life
From this reading Ten years ago many, perhaps the majority, of intelligent people doubted if the Poles of the earth would ever be reached by man.
