1784
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From this reading 24, 1784.
1806
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From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
1809
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From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
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From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
24
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From this reading 24, 1784.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading He tendered his services as an explorer to the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He tendered his services as an explorer to the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
ArabicnounUS /ˈærəbɪk/
the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He tendered his services as an explorer to the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa.
AssociationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading He tendered his services as an explorer to the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
Blumenbach
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From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
brought into existence
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
Burckhardt
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From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
dialectsnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekts/
plural of “dialect” — the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
the act of discovering something
From this reading He tendered his services as an explorer to the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading He tendered his services as an explorer to the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He tendered his services as an explorer to the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
Goettingen
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From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He tendered his services as an explorer to the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
InterioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading He tendered his services as an explorer to the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
LausannenounUS /ˌlɔːˈsæn/
a city in western Switzerland; cultural and commercial center
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
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 His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
the literary culture
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
march in a procession
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
Mohammedannoun
a follower of Mohammed
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
naturalistnounUS /ˈnætʃərələst/
an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
NilenounUS /naɪl/
the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
NovnounUS /noʊv/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
Nubianoun
an ancient region of northeastern Africa (southern Egypt and northern Sudan) on the Nile; much of Nubia is now under Lake Nasser
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
the local environment
From this reading He tendered his services as an explorer to the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
PromotingverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading He tendered his services as an explorer to the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading He tendered his services as an explorer to the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa.
term of address for a man
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
SyrianounUS /ˈsɪriə/
an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
tenderedverbUS /ˈtendərd/
past form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance
From this reading He tendered his services as an explorer to the Association for Promoting the Discovery of the Interior Parts of Africa.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
TravelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Travels in Nubia _I.--On the Eastern Bank of the Nile_ John Lewis Burckhardt was born at Lausanne, Switzerland, Nov.
in or at the place that
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He declined a diplomatic appointment in Germany, and came to England in 1806, bringing with him letters of introduction to Sir Joseph Banks, from Professor Blumenbach, the celebrated naturalist of Goettingen.
a late time of life
From this reading His offer was accepted, and Burckhardt left England on March 2, 1809, and proceeded to Syria, where, disguised as an Indian Mohammedan merchant, he spent two and a half years, learning among Arab tribes different dialects of Arabic.
