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From this reading [Port Louis, Mauritius: page183.jpg] She saw much scenery in this rich and beautiful little island that moved her to admiration.
1856
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From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
21st
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From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading [Port Louis, Mauritius: page183.jpg] She saw much scenery in this rich and beautiful little island that moved her to admiration.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
AmsterdamnounUS /ˈæmstərdæm/
an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length she decided on a visit to the Mauritius; and it is at this part of her journey that we propose to take up her record.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading [Port Louis, Mauritius: page183.jpg] She saw much scenery in this rich and beautiful little island that moved her to admiration.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
recognizable; marked
From this reading At length she decided on a visit to the Mauritius; and it is at this part of her journey that we propose to take up her record.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At length she decided on a visit to the Mauritius; and it is at this part of her journey that we propose to take up her record.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading [Port Louis, Mauritius: page183.jpg] She saw much scenery in this rich and beautiful little island that moved her to admiration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At length she decided on a visit to the Mauritius; and it is at this part of her journey that we propose to take up her record.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading At length she decided on a visit to the Mauritius; and it is at this part of her journey that we propose to take up her record.
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From this reading [Port Louis, Mauritius: page183.jpg] She saw much scenery in this rich and beautiful little island that moved her to admiration.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length she decided on a visit to the Mauritius; and it is at this part of her journey that we propose to take up her record.
LeydennounUS /ˈlaɪdən/
a city in the western Netherlands; residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading [Port Louis, Mauritius: page183.jpg] She saw much scenery in this rich and beautiful little island that moved her to admiration.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading [Port Louis, Mauritius: page183.jpg] She saw much scenery in this rich and beautiful little island that moved her to admiration.
MadagascarnounUS /ˌmædəˈɡæskər/
a republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
MauritiusnounUS /mɔːˈrɪtiəs/
a parliamentary state on the island of Mauritius
From this reading At length she decided on a visit to the Mauritius; and it is at this part of her journey that we propose to take up her record.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading [Port Louis, Mauritius: page183.jpg] She saw much scenery in this rich and beautiful little island that moved her to admiration.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading [Port Louis, Mauritius: page183.jpg] She saw much scenery in this rich and beautiful little island that moved her to admiration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading [Port Louis, Mauritius: page183.jpg] She saw much scenery in this rich and beautiful little island that moved her to admiration.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At length she decided on a visit to the Mauritius; and it is at this part of her journey that we propose to take up her record.
Pfeiffer
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From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading [Port Louis, Mauritius: page183.jpg] She saw much scenery in this rich and beautiful little island that moved her to admiration.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading At length she decided on a visit to the Mauritius; and it is at this part of her journey that we propose to take up her record.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading At length she decided on a visit to the Mauritius; and it is at this part of her journey that we propose to take up her record.
possessing material wealth
From this reading [Port Louis, Mauritius: page183.jpg] She saw much scenery in this rich and beautiful little island that moved her to admiration.
RotterdamnounUS /ˈrɑːtərdæm/
the 2nd largest city in the Netherlands; located in the western Netherlands near the North Sea
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
cut with a saw
From this reading [Port Louis, Mauritius: page183.jpg] She saw much scenery in this rich and beautiful little island that moved her to admiration.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading [Port Louis, Mauritius: page183.jpg] She saw much scenery in this rich and beautiful little island that moved her to admiration.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
carry out
From this reading At length she decided on a visit to the Mauritius; and it is at this part of her journey that we propose to take up her record.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At length she decided on a visit to the Mauritius; and it is at this part of her journey that we propose to take up her record.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
from that place or that time
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At length she decided on a visit to the Mauritius; and it is at this part of her journey that we propose to take up her record.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At length she decided on a visit to the Mauritius; and it is at this part of her journey that we propose to take up her record.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading At length she decided on a visit to the Mauritius; and it is at this part of her journey that we propose to take up her record.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading She proceeded to Berlin, thence to Amsterdam, Leyden, Rotterdam; visited London and Paris; and afterwards undertook the voyage to the Cape of Good Hope.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At length she decided on a visit to the Mauritius; and it is at this part of her journey that we propose to take up her record.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Madame Pfeiffer set out on what proved to be her final expedition, on the 21st of May 1856.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Here she hesitated for a while in what direction she should turn her adventurous steps before she pushed forward to the goal of her hopes--Madagascar.
