used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The history of the human race is a continual struggle from darkness towards light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man.--NANSEN.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is hardly necessary to mention here of what scientific importance it is that these regions should be thoroughly explored.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
ceasesnounUS /ˈsiːsɪz/
plural of “cease” — (“cease” is a noun only in the phrase “without cease”) end
From this reading It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man.--NANSEN.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading The history of the human race is a continual struggle from darkness towards light.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This, of course, shows ignorance.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The history of the human race is a continual struggle from darkness towards light.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man.--NANSEN.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man.--NANSEN.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading It is hardly necessary to mention here of what scientific importance it is that these regions should be thoroughly explored.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The history of the human race is a continual struggle from darkness towards light.
only a very short time before
From this reading It is hardly necessary to mention here of what scientific importance it is that these regions should be thoroughly explored.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man.--NANSEN.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It is hardly necessary to mention here of what scientific importance it is that these regions should be thoroughly explored.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The history of the human race is a continual struggle from darkness towards light.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The history of the human race is a continual struggle from darkness towards light.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading This, of course, shows ignorance.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man.--NANSEN.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man.--NANSEN.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The history of the human race is a continual struggle from darkness towards light.
for more time
From this reading It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man.--NANSEN.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man.--NANSEN.
make reference to
From this reading It is hardly necessary to mention here of what scientific importance it is that these regions should be thoroughly explored.
NANSENnoun
Norwegian explorer of the Arctic and director of the League of Nations relief program for refugees of World War I (1861-1930)
From this reading It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man.--NANSEN.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is hardly necessary to mention here of what scientific importance it is that these regions should be thoroughly explored.
not any; not one
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
by chance
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
POLARadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/
having a pair of equal and opposite charges
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man.--NANSEN.
any competition
From this reading The history of the human race is a continual struggle from darkness towards light.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading It is hardly necessary to mention here of what scientific importance it is that these regions should be thoroughly explored.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is hardly necessary to mention here of what scientific importance it is that these regions should be thoroughly explored.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading This, of course, shows ignorance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man.--NANSEN.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The history of the human race is a continual struggle from darkness towards light.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man.--NANSEN.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is hardly necessary to mention here of what scientific importance it is that these regions should be thoroughly explored.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, of course, shows ignorance.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading It is hardly necessary to mention here of what scientific importance it is that these regions should be thoroughly explored.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
in the direction of
From this reading The history of the human race is a continual struggle from darkness towards light.
not known
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
the act of using
From this reading It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man.--NANSEN.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man.--NANSEN.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is hardly necessary to mention here of what scientific importance it is that these regions should be thoroughly explored.
at the time that
From this reading It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, he is no longer man.--NANSEN.
which person or people
From this reading THE POLAR JOURNEY (_continued_) People, perhaps, still exist who believe that it is of no importance to explore the unknown polar regions.
