1836
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From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
1845
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From this reading It was not till 1845 that Darwin issued his independent book, of which the following is an epitome, written from the notes in his journal.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not till 1845 that Darwin issued his independent book, of which the following is an epitome, written from the notes in his journal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is said that Darwin at first considered himself more as a collector than as a scientific worker; but experience soon brought to him the keen enjoyment of the original investigator.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It immediately attracted considerable popular and scientific attention, and many editions and cheap reprints have been issued during the past half century.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading It immediately attracted considerable popular and scientific attention, and many editions and cheap reprints have been issued during the past half century.
BeaglenounUS /ˈbiːɡəl/
a small short-legged smooth-coated breed of hound
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It immediately attracted considerable popular and scientific attention, and many editions and cheap reprints have been issued during the past half century.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It was not till 1845 that Darwin issued his independent book, of which the following is an epitome, written from the notes in his journal.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It is said that Darwin at first considered himself more as a collector than as a scientific worker; but experience soon brought to him the keen enjoyment of the original investigator.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is said that Darwin at first considered himself more as a collector than as a scientific worker; but experience soon brought to him the keen enjoyment of the original investigator.
CaptainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
a period of 100 years
From this reading It immediately attracted considerable popular and scientific attention, and many editions and cheap reprints have been issued during the past half century.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading It immediately attracted considerable popular and scientific attention, and many editions and cheap reprints have been issued during the past half century.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading It is said that Darwin at first considered himself more as a collector than as a scientific worker; but experience soon brought to him the keen enjoyment of the original investigator.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It immediately attracted considerable popular and scientific attention, and many editions and cheap reprints have been issued during the past half century.
carefully weighed
From this reading It is said that Darwin at first considered himself more as a collector than as a scientific worker; but experience soon brought to him the keen enjoyment of the original investigator.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
CountriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
DARWINnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
Darwin'snounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪnz/
possessive form of “darwin” — English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading It immediately attracted considerable popular and scientific attention, and many editions and cheap reprints have been issued during the past half century.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading It is said that Darwin at first considered himself more as a collector than as a scientific worker; but experience soon brought to him the keen enjoyment of the original investigator.
epitomenounUS /ɪˈpɪtəmi/
a standard or typical example
From this reading It was not till 1845 that Darwin issued his independent book, of which the following is an epitome, written from the notes in his journal.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It is said that Darwin at first considered himself more as a collector than as a scientific worker; but experience soon brought to him the keen enjoyment of the original investigator.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
Fitzroy
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From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was not till 1845 that Darwin issued his independent book, of which the following is an epitome, written from the notes in his journal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not till 1845 that Darwin issued his independent book, of which the following is an epitome, written from the notes in his journal.
GeologynounUS /dʒiˈɑːlədʒi/
a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It immediately attracted considerable popular and scientific attention, and many editions and cheap reprints have been issued during the past half century.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It immediately attracted considerable popular and scientific attention, and many editions and cheap reprints have been issued during the past half century.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is said that Darwin at first considered himself more as a collector than as a scientific worker; but experience soon brought to him the keen enjoyment of the original investigator.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is said that Darwin at first considered himself more as a collector than as a scientific worker; but experience soon brought to him the keen enjoyment of the original investigator.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It immediately attracted considerable popular and scientific attention, and many editions and cheap reprints have been issued during the past half century.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading It was not till 1845 that Darwin issued his independent book, of which the following is an epitome, written from the notes in his journal.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
investigatornounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtər/
a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading It is said that Darwin at first considered himself more as a collector than as a scientific worker; but experience soon brought to him the keen enjoyment of the original investigator.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not till 1845 that Darwin issued his independent book, of which the following is an epitome, written from the notes in his journal.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading It was not till 1845 that Darwin issued his independent book, of which the following is an epitome, written from the notes in his journal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not till 1845 that Darwin issued his independent book, of which the following is an epitome, written from the notes in his journal.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading It is said that Darwin at first considered himself more as a collector than as a scientific worker; but experience soon brought to him the keen enjoyment of the original investigator.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It immediately attracted considerable popular and scientific attention, and many editions and cheap reprints have been issued during the past half century.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is said that Darwin at first considered himself more as a collector than as a scientific worker; but experience soon brought to him the keen enjoyment of the original investigator.
narrativesnounUS /ˈnærətɪvz/
plural of “narrative” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
naturalistnounUS /ˈnætʃərələst/
an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not till 1845 that Darwin issued his independent book, of which the following is an epitome, written from the notes in his journal.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading It was not till 1845 that Darwin issued his independent book, of which the following is an epitome, written from the notes in his journal.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It immediately attracted considerable popular and scientific attention, and many editions and cheap reprints have been issued during the past half century.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
reprintsnounUS /riˈprɪnts/
plural of “reprint” — a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale
From this reading It immediately attracted considerable popular and scientific attention, and many editions and cheap reprints have been issued during the past half century.
ResearchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that Darwin at first considered himself more as a collector than as a scientific worker; but experience soon brought to him the keen enjoyment of the original investigator.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading It immediately attracted considerable popular and scientific attention, and many editions and cheap reprints have been issued during the past half century.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
in the near future
From this reading It is said that Darwin at first considered himself more as a collector than as a scientific worker; but experience soon brought to him the keen enjoyment of the original investigator.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is said that Darwin at first considered himself more as a collector than as a scientific worker; but experience soon brought to him the keen enjoyment of the original investigator.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not till 1845 that Darwin issued his independent book, of which the following is an epitome, written from the notes in his journal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not till 1845 that Darwin issued his independent book, of which the following is an epitome, written from the notes in his journal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not till 1845 that Darwin issued his independent book, of which the following is an epitome, written from the notes in his journal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading It is said that Darwin at first considered himself more as a collector than as a scientific worker; but experience soon brought to him the keen enjoyment of the original investigator.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading CHARLES DARWIN The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle _I.--To the South American Coast_ The "Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World" was Darwin's first popular contribution to travel and science.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was not till 1845 that Darwin issued his independent book, of which the following is an epitome, written from the notes in his journal.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading His original journal of the part he took in the expedition, as naturalist of the surveying ships Adventure and Beagle, was published, together with the official narratives of Captains Fitzroy and King, a year after the return of the latter vessel to England in October, 1836.
