Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A LETTER FROM PARIS.

(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 Since his return to Stockholm, Erik had received every day from all parts of Europe a voluminous correspondence.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Therefore he was not surprised when he received one morning two letters bearing the Paris postmark.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

present

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

(of a celestial body) continually visible above the horizon during the entire 360 degrees of daily travel

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

a confidential or secret meeting

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading Since his return to Stockholm, Erik had received every day from all parts of Europe a voluminous correspondence.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Since his return to Stockholm, Erik had received every day from all parts of Europe a voluminous correspondence.

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From this reading Since his return to Stockholm, Erik had received every day from all parts of Europe a voluminous correspondence.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Since his return to Stockholm, Erik had received every day from all parts of Europe a voluminous correspondence.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Since his return to Stockholm, Erik had received every day from all parts of Europe a voluminous correspondence.

promote over another

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A LETTER FROM PARIS.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Since his return to Stockholm, Erik had received every day from all parts of Europe a voluminous correspondence.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Therefore he was not surprised when he received one morning two letters bearing the Paris postmark.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Since his return to Stockholm, Erik had received every day from all parts of Europe a voluminous correspondence.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

a message received and understood

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A LETTER FROM PARIS.

the literary culture

From this reading Therefore he was not surprised when he received one morning two letters bearing the Paris postmark.

an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Therefore he was not surprised when he received one morning two letters bearing the Paris postmark.

plural of “navigator” — the ship's officer in charge of navigation

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Therefore he was not surprised when he received one morning two letters bearing the Paris postmark.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Since his return to Stockholm, Erik had received every day from all parts of Europe a voluminous correspondence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Therefore he was not surprised when he received one morning two letters bearing the Paris postmark.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading A LETTER FROM PARIS.

the local environment

From this reading Since his return to Stockholm, Erik had received every day from all parts of Europe a voluminous correspondence.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing

From this reading Therefore he was not surprised when he received one morning two letters bearing the Paris postmark.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Since his return to Stockholm, Erik had received every day from all parts of Europe a voluminous correspondence.

payment or reward (as for service rendered)

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Since his return to Stockholm, Erik had received every day from all parts of Europe a voluminous correspondence.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since his return to Stockholm, Erik had received every day from all parts of Europe a voluminous correspondence.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

past form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

the capital and largest city of Sweden; located in southern Sweden on the Baltic

From this reading Since his return to Stockholm, Erik had received every day from all parts of Europe a voluminous correspondence.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Therefore he was not surprised when he received one morning two letters bearing the Paris postmark.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Therefore he was not surprised when he received one morning two letters bearing the Paris postmark.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore he was not surprised when he received one morning two letters bearing the Paris postmark.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Since his return to Stockholm, Erik had received every day from all parts of Europe a voluminous correspondence.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Therefore he was not surprised when he received one morning two letters bearing the Paris postmark.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

large in volume or bulk

From this reading Since his return to Stockholm, Erik had received every day from all parts of Europe a voluminous correspondence.

past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote

From this reading The first that he opened was an invitation from the Geographical Society of France, asking him and his companions to come and receive a handsome medal, which had been voted in a solemn conclave "to the navigators of the first circumpolar periplus of the arctic seas."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Therefore he was not surprised when he received one morning two letters bearing the Paris postmark.

at the time that

From this reading Therefore he was not surprised when he received one morning two letters bearing the Paris postmark.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Some learned society wished for information on some point, or wrote to congratulate him; foreign governments wished to bestow upon him some honor or recompense; ship-owners, or traders, solicited some favor which would serve their interests.