adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Let us advance undaunted in pursuit, and follow the fierce Wauwau even three times round the globe, until we entrap her."
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading My words filled them with confidence and valour, and they unanimously agreed to continue the chase.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
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 _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
ArrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading You should never despair, Munchausen being your general; and therefore be brave, be courageous, and fortune shall second your endeavours.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading You should never despair, Munchausen being your general; and therefore be brave, be courageous, and fortune shall second your endeavours.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading My words filled them with confidence and valour, and they unanimously agreed to continue the chase.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading My words filled them with confidence and valour, and they unanimously agreed to continue the chase.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
contrives
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From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading You should never despair, Munchausen being your general; and therefore be brave, be courageous, and fortune shall second your endeavours.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
Darien
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From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading You should never despair, Munchausen being your general; and therefore be brave, be courageous, and fortune shall second your endeavours.
discoursesnounUS /dɪˈskɔːrsɪz/
plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
disheartenedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
endeavours
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From this reading You should never despair, Munchausen being your general; and therefore be brave, be courageous, and fortune shall second your endeavours.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
entrapverbUS /ɪnˈtræp/
take or catch as if in a snare or trap
From this reading Let us advance undaunted in pursuit, and follow the fierce Wauwau even three times round the globe, until we entrap her."
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Let us advance undaunted in pursuit, and follow the fierce Wauwau even three times round the globe, until we entrap her."
extricateverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪt/
release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
fierceadjectiveUS /fɪrs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Let us advance undaunted in pursuit, and follow the fierce Wauwau even three times round the globe, until we entrap her."
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading My words filled them with confidence and valour, and they unanimously agreed to continue the chase.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Let us advance undaunted in pursuit, and follow the fierce Wauwau even three times round the globe, until we entrap her."
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading You should never despair, Munchausen being your general; and therefore be brave, be courageous, and fortune shall second your endeavours.
FriendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
gallops
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From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading You should never despair, Munchausen being your general; and therefore be brave, be courageous, and fortune shall second your endeavours.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Let us advance undaunted in pursuit, and follow the fierce Wauwau even three times round the globe, until we entrap her."
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
haranguesnounUS /hərˈæŋz/
plural of “harangue” — a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Let us advance undaunted in pursuit, and follow the fierce Wauwau even three times round the globe, until we entrap her."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
IslandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
isthmusnounUS /ˈɪsməs/
a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
Judiciarii
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From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
killsnounUS /kɪlz/
plural of “kill” — the act of terminating a life
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
kingdomnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us advance undaunted in pursuit, and follow the fierce Wauwau even three times round the globe, until we entrap her."
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
LoggerheadsnounUS /ˈlɑːɡərhedz/
plural of “loggerhead” — a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
MunchausennounUS /ˈmʌntʃaʊzɪn/
German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797)
From this reading You should never despair, Munchausen being your general; and therefore be brave, be courageous, and fortune shall second your endeavours.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
Nareskin
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From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading You should never despair, Munchausen being your general; and therefore be brave, be courageous, and fortune shall second your endeavours.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
Omai
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From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
Otaheite
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From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
persevereverbUS /pərsəˈvɪr/
be persistent, refuse to stop
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
profoundadjectiveUS /proʊˈfaʊnd/
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
retinuenounUS /ˈretənuː/
the group following and attending to some important person
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
roastedadjectiveUS /ˈroʊstəd/
(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Let us advance undaunted in pursuit, and follow the fierce Wauwau even three times round the globe, until we entrap her."
Rowskimowmowsky
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From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
scalpedverbUS /skælpt/
past form of “scalp” — sell illegally, as on the black market
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading You should never despair, Munchausen being your general; and therefore be brave, be courageous, and fortune shall second your endeavours.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You should never despair, Munchausen being your general; and therefore be brave, be courageous, and fortune shall second your endeavours.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading My words filled them with confidence and valour, and they unanimously agreed to continue the chase.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading You should never despair, Munchausen being your general; and therefore be brave, be courageous, and fortune shall second your endeavours.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Let us advance undaunted in pursuit, and follow the fierce Wauwau even three times round the globe, until we entrap her."
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Let us advance undaunted in pursuit, and follow the fierce Wauwau even three times round the globe, until we entrap her."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading My words filled them with confidence and valour, and they unanimously agreed to continue the chase.
undauntedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading Let us advance undaunted in pursuit, and follow the fierce Wauwau even three times round the globe, until we entrap her."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Let us advance undaunted in pursuit, and follow the fierce Wauwau even three times round the globe, until we entrap her."
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us advance undaunted in pursuit, and follow the fierce Wauwau even three times round the globe, until we entrap her."
valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading My words filled them with confidence and valour, and they unanimously agreed to continue the chase.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
wanderingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋ/
migratory
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
Wauwau
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From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Baron harangues the company, and they continue the pursuit--The Baron, wandering from his retinue, is taken by the savages, scalped, and tied to a stake to be roasted; but he contrives to extricate himself, and kills the savages--The Baron travels overland through the forests of North America, to the confines of Russia--Arrives at the castle of the Nareskin Rowskimowmowsky, and gallops into the kingdom of Loggerheads--A battle, in which the Baron fights the Nareskin in single combat, and generously gives him his life--Arrives at the Friendly Islands, and discourses with Omai--The Baron, with all his attendants, goes from Otaheite to the isthmus of Darien, and having cut a canal across the isthmus, returns to England._
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading My words filled them with confidence and valour, and they unanimously agreed to continue the chase.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My friends, and very learned and profound Judiciarii," said I, "be not disheartened that Wauwau has escaped from you at present: persevere, and we shall yet succeed.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You should never despair, Munchausen being your general; and therefore be brave, be courageous, and fortune shall second your endeavours.
