Chapter V

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From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

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From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

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From this reading Not until 1902 did we get news from Skyring.

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

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

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

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

(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 Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

in addition

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

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

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

a native or inhabitant of Chile

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Not until 1902 did we get news from Skyring.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

the act of discovering something

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not until 1902 did we get news from Skyring.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

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From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Not until 1902 did we get news from Skyring.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

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

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

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

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

the state of being honored

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

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

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

located inward

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

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

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Not until 1902 did we get news from Skyring.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

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From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

an amount of time

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

a native or inhabitant of Peru

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

continue talking

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

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

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

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

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

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

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

third-person singular of “unite” — act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

not known

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

up to a particular time

From this reading Not until 1902 did we get news from Skyring.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

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

From this reading At that time the inner part of Skyring was completely unknown, and, as it later became evident, a geographical discovery of great importance was in store.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading OTWAY WATER AND SKYRING WATER During the Swedish South Polar Expedition of 1901-1903 the question of surveying the great Otway and Skyring Waters also had been discussed, but we could not proceed further.

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

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Already, before the outburst of the great Peruvian War (1879) the Chilean Government had started a survey, but the war put a stop to all work of that kind, and it happened that a long period elapsed before a new investigation was undertaken.

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

From this reading Then, however, Captain Ismael Gajardo discovered the channel later named in his honour, a channel which unites Skyring Water with a bay from the Magellan Straits, the Xaultegua Gulf.