(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 The fact that the mighty British Empire has all sprung from this little island in the North Sea is one of the most astounding things in the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
areasnounUS /ˈeriəz/
plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading The fact that the mighty British Empire has all sprung from this little island in the North Sea is one of the most astounding things in the world.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading In olden times it was thought that all the world centred round the Mediterranean Sea, that the earth consisted only of those lands bordering the Mediterranean.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
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 On the map of the world, Great Britain is small.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The fact that the mighty British Empire has all sprung from this little island in the North Sea is one of the most astounding things in the world.
centred
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From this reading In olden times it was thought that all the world centred round the Mediterranean Sea, that the earth consisted only of those lands bordering the Mediterranean.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading In olden times it was thought that all the world centred round the Mediterranean Sea, that the earth consisted only of those lands bordering the Mediterranean.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
dominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The fact that the mighty British Empire has all sprung from this little island in the North Sea is one of the most astounding things in the world.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
divisible by two
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that the mighty British Empire has all sprung from this little island in the North Sea is one of the most astounding things in the world.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On the map of the world, Great Britain is small.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact that the mighty British Empire has all sprung from this little island in the North Sea is one of the most astounding things in the world.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the map of the world, Great Britain is small.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
literaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərəl/
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
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 That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading On the map of the world, Great Britain is small.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading In olden times it was thought that all the world centred round the Mediterranean Sea, that the earth consisted only of those lands bordering the Mediterranean.
the force of workers available
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The fact that the mighty British Empire has all sprung from this little island in the North Sea is one of the most astounding things in the world.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The fact that the mighty British Empire has all sprung from this little island in the North Sea is one of the most astounding things in the world.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The fact that the mighty British Empire has all sprung from this little island in the North Sea is one of the most astounding things in the world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the map of the world, Great Britain is small.
oldenadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldən/
relating to time long past
From this reading In olden times it was thought that all the world centred round the Mediterranean Sea, that the earth consisted only of those lands bordering the Mediterranean.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the map of the world, Great Britain is small.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The fact that the mighty British Empire has all sprung from this little island in the North Sea is one of the most astounding things in the world.
and nothing more
From this reading In olden times it was thought that all the world centred round the Mediterranean Sea, that the earth consisted only of those lands bordering the Mediterranean.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In olden times it was thought that all the world centred round the Mediterranean Sea, that the earth consisted only of those lands bordering the Mediterranean.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The fact that the mighty British Empire has all sprung from this little island in the North Sea is one of the most astounding things in the world.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the map of the world, Great Britain is small.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The fact that the mighty British Empire has all sprung from this little island in the North Sea is one of the most astounding things in the world.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the map of the world, Great Britain is small.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The fact that the mighty British Empire has all sprung from this little island in the North Sea is one of the most astounding things in the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In olden times it was thought that all the world centred round the Mediterranean Sea, that the earth consisted only of those lands bordering the Mediterranean.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In olden times it was thought that all the world centred round the Mediterranean Sea, that the earth consisted only of those lands bordering the Mediterranean.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In olden times it was thought that all the world centred round the Mediterranean Sea, that the earth consisted only of those lands bordering the Mediterranean.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
not known
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In olden times it was thought that all the world centred round the Mediterranean Sea, that the earth consisted only of those lands bordering the Mediterranean.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If we were not aware that this is the literal truth, we should find it hard to believe, we might even feel inclined to doubt it.
wieldverbUS /wiːld/
have and exercise
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading That men should go forth from this little island and win their way in so many distant lands, that this island people should wield such power over the earth, that they should venture into the unknown places and bring vast areas under the dominion of England, seems incredible.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading On the map of the world, Great Britain is small.
