10
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From this reading THE COASTS OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The Swedish steamer _Princess Ingeborg_ left Gothenburg on September 10, 1907.
1907
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From this reading THE COASTS OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The Swedish steamer _Princess Ingeborg_ left Gothenburg on September 10, 1907.
7
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From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
AiresnounUS /ˈeriz/
plural of “aire” — a river in northern England that flows southeast through West Yorkshire
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
(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 Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
ArgentinenounUS /ˈɑːrdʒəntiːn/
any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes
From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In Montevideo the Swedish Consul, Mr. Rogberg, met us, and after a short stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed, we began our voyage on the P.S.N.C. liner _Oravia_.
Buenos
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From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading In Montevideo the Swedish Consul, Mr. Rogberg, met us, and after a short stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed, we began our voyage on the P.S.N.C. liner _Oravia_.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
centresnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
COASTSnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading THE COASTS OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The Swedish steamer _Princess Ingeborg_ left Gothenburg on September 10, 1907.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading In Montevideo the Swedish Consul, Mr. Rogberg, met us, and after a short stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed, we began our voyage on the P.S.N.C. liner _Oravia_.
CordobanounUS /ˌkɔːrˈdoʊbə/
the basic unit of money in Nicaragua; equal to 100 centavos
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading In Montevideo the Swedish Consul, Mr. Rogberg, met us, and after a short stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed, we began our voyage on the P.S.N.C. liner _Oravia_.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
FALKLAND
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From this reading THE COASTS OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The Swedish steamer _Princess Ingeborg_ left Gothenburg on September 10, 1907.
favoured
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From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
a quick look
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
GothenburgnounUS /ˈɡoʊtənbərɡ/
a port in southwestern Sweden; second largest city in Sweden
From this reading THE COASTS OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The Swedish steamer _Princess Ingeborg_ left Gothenburg on September 10, 1907.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
Gyldén
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From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
Ingeborg
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From this reading THE COASTS OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The Swedish steamer _Princess Ingeborg_ left Gothenburg on September 10, 1907.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE COASTS OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The Swedish steamer _Princess Ingeborg_ left Gothenburg on September 10, 1907.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE COASTS OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The Swedish steamer _Princess Ingeborg_ left Gothenburg on September 10, 1907.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading In Montevideo the Swedish Consul, Mr. Rogberg, met us, and after a short stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed, we began our voyage on the P.S.N.C. liner _Oravia_.
engage in
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In Montevideo the Swedish Consul, Mr. Rogberg, met us, and after a short stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed, we began our voyage on the P.S.N.C. liner _Oravia_.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
MontevideonounUS /ˌmɑːntəˈvɪdioʊ/
the capital and largest city of Uruguay; a cosmopolitan city and one of the busiest ports in South America
From this reading In Montevideo the Swedish Consul, Mr. Rogberg, met us, and after a short stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed, we began our voyage on the P.S.N.C. liner _Oravia_.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading In Montevideo the Swedish Consul, Mr. Rogberg, met us, and after a short stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed, we began our voyage on the P.S.N.C. liner _Oravia_.
as might be expected
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COASTS OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The Swedish steamer _Princess Ingeborg_ left Gothenburg on September 10, 1907.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE COASTS OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The Swedish steamer _Princess Ingeborg_ left Gothenburg on September 10, 1907.
Oravia
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From this reading In Montevideo the Swedish Consul, Mr. Rogberg, met us, and after a short stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed, we began our voyage on the P.S.N.C. liner _Oravia_.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading In Montevideo the Swedish Consul, Mr. Rogberg, met us, and after a short stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed, we began our voyage on the P.S.N.C. liner _Oravia_.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
Plata
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From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading THE COASTS OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The Swedish steamer _Princess Ingeborg_ left Gothenburg on September 10, 1907.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
Rogberg
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From this reading In Montevideo the Swedish Consul, Mr. Rogberg, met us, and after a short stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed, we began our voyage on the P.S.N.C. liner _Oravia_.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In Montevideo the Swedish Consul, Mr. Rogberg, met us, and after a short stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed, we began our voyage on the P.S.N.C. liner _Oravia_.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading THE COASTS OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The Swedish steamer _Princess Ingeborg_ left Gothenburg on September 10, 1907.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In Montevideo the Swedish Consul, Mr. Rogberg, met us, and after a short stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed, we began our voyage on the P.S.N.C. liner _Oravia_.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In Montevideo the Swedish Consul, Mr. Rogberg, met us, and after a short stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed, we began our voyage on the P.S.N.C. liner _Oravia_.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading THE COASTS OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The Swedish steamer _Princess Ingeborg_ left Gothenburg on September 10, 1907.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
SwedishadjectiveUS /ˈswiːdɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language
From this reading THE COASTS OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The Swedish steamer _Princess Ingeborg_ left Gothenburg on September 10, 1907.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COASTS OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS The Swedish steamer _Princess Ingeborg_ left Gothenburg on September 10, 1907.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading In Montevideo the Swedish Consul, Mr. Rogberg, met us, and after a short stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed, we began our voyage on the P.S.N.C. liner _Oravia_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading In Montevideo the Swedish Consul, Mr. Rogberg, met us, and after a short stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed, we began our voyage on the P.S.N.C. liner _Oravia_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
accept gladly
From this reading The Swedish Minister, Mr. O. Gyldén, gave us a hearty welcome, and informed us that the Argentine Republic had generously granted us the help we had applied for.
in or at the place that
From this reading We had ample time to get a glimpse of the surrounding country, but naturally preferred to confine our attention chiefly to the scientific centres, to La Plata, Buenos Aires, and Cordoba, where people always showed themselves interested in our enterprise and helped us to make a good start.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Wind and sea favoured us, and, after a most agreeable passage, which came like a strengthening, refreshing rest after all the work of the preceding months, we arrived in Buenos Aires on October 7.
