used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is an account of a zoo-geographic reconnaissance through the Brazilian hinterland.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading This is an account of a zoo-geographic reconnaissance through the Brazilian hinterland.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading This was undertaken under the auspices of Messrs. Osborn and Chapman, acting on behalf of the Museum.
matters of personal concern
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This is an account of a zoo-geographic reconnaissance through the Brazilian hinterland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The official and proper title of the expedition is that given it by the Brazilian Government: Expedicao Scientifica Roosevelt- Rondon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading This was undertaken under the auspices of Messrs. Osborn and Chapman, acting on behalf of the Museum.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading This was undertaken under the auspices of Messrs. Osborn and Chapman, acting on behalf of the Museum.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
BrazilianadjectiveUS /brəˈzɪljən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil
From this reading This is an account of a zoo-geographic reconnaissance through the Brazilian hinterland.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The official and proper title of the expedition is that given it by the Brazilian Government: Expedicao Scientifica Roosevelt- Rondon.
ChapmannounUS /ˈtʃæpmən/
United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading This was undertaken under the auspices of Messrs. Osborn and Chapman, acting on behalf of the Museum.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
give a description of
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
Expedicao
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From this reading The official and proper title of the expedition is that given it by the Brazilian Government: Expedicao Scientifica Roosevelt- Rondon.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The official and proper title of the expedition is that given it by the Brazilian Government: Expedicao Scientifica Roosevelt- Rondon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
geographicadjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪk/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The official and proper title of the expedition is that given it by the Brazilian Government: Expedicao Scientifica Roosevelt- Rondon.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The official and proper title of the expedition is that given it by the Brazilian Government: Expedicao Scientifica Roosevelt- Rondon.
hinterlandnounUS /ˈhɪntərlænd/
a remote and undeveloped area
From this reading This is an account of a zoo-geographic reconnaissance through the Brazilian hinterland.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
how
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From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is an account of a zoo-geographic reconnaissance through the Brazilian hinterland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The official and proper title of the expedition is that given it by the Brazilian Government: Expedicao Scientifica Roosevelt- Rondon.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
Lauro
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From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
engage in
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
mammalogynoun
the branch of zoology that studies mammals
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
Messrs
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From this reading This was undertaken under the auspices of Messrs. Osborn and Chapman, acting on behalf of the Museum.
MullernounUS /ˈmʌlər/
Swiss chemist who synthesized DDT and discovered its use as an insecticide (1899-1965)
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is an account of a zoo-geographic reconnaissance through the Brazilian hinterland.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The official and proper title of the expedition is that given it by the Brazilian Government: Expedicao Scientifica Roosevelt- Rondon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was undertaken under the auspices of Messrs. Osborn and Chapman, acting on behalf of the Museum.
ornithologynounUS /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/
the branch of zoology that studies birds
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
Osborn
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From this reading This was undertaken under the auspices of Messrs. Osborn and Chapman, acting on behalf of the Museum.
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The official and proper title of the expedition is that given it by the Brazilian Government: Expedicao Scientifica Roosevelt- Rondon.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
reconnaissancenounUS /riˈkɑːnəsəns/
the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
From this reading This is an account of a zoo-geographic reconnaissance through the Brazilian hinterland.
Rondon
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From this reading The official and proper title of the expedition is that given it by the Brazilian Government: Expedicao Scientifica Roosevelt- Rondon.
RooseveltnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelt/
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading The official and proper title of the expedition is that given it by the Brazilian Government: Expedicao Scientifica Roosevelt- Rondon.
Scientifica
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From this reading The official and proper title of the expedition is that given it by the Brazilian Government: Expedicao Scientifica Roosevelt- Rondon.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The official and proper title of the expedition is that given it by the Brazilian Government: Expedicao Scientifica Roosevelt- Rondon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is an account of a zoo-geographic reconnaissance through the Brazilian hinterland.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is an account of a zoo-geographic reconnaissance through the Brazilian hinterland.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This is an account of a zoo-geographic reconnaissance through the Brazilian hinterland.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The official and proper title of the expedition is that given it by the Brazilian Government: Expedicao Scientifica Roosevelt- Rondon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This was undertaken under the auspices of Messrs. Osborn and Chapman, acting on behalf of the Museum.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading This was undertaken under the auspices of Messrs. Osborn and Chapman, acting on behalf of the Museum.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
at the time that
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading When I started from the United States, it was to make an expedition, primarily concerned with mammalogy and ornithology, for the American Museum of Natural History of New York.
zoo-geographic
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From this reading This is an account of a zoo-geographic reconnaissance through the Brazilian hinterland.
zoologicaladjectiveUS /ˌzuːˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
concerning the study of animals and their classification and properties
From this reading In the body of this work I describe how the scope of the expedition was enlarged, and how it was given a geographic as well as a zoological character, in consequence of the kind proposal of the Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, General Lauro Muller.
