Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

highly skilled

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

a quantity of money

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

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

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

a mountain range in South America running 5000 miles along the Pacific coast

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

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

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as a rule the work must be specialized; and in its final shape it must be specialized everywhere.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

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From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

to or in any or all places

From this reading But as a rule the work must be specialized; and in its final shape it must be specialized everywhere.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading But as a rule the work must be specialized; and in its final shape it must be specialized everywhere.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

of or relating to the science of geography

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

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

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

plural of “headwater” — the source of a river

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

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

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

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

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

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

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But as a rule the work must be specialized; and in its final shape it must be specialized everywhere.

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 can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But as a rule the work must be specialized; and in its final shape it must be specialized everywhere.

absolutely essential

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

and nothing more

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

plural of “requirement” — required activity

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading But as a rule the work must be specialized; and in its final shape it must be specialized everywhere.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading But as a rule the work must be specialized; and in its final shape it must be specialized everywhere.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

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

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

developed or designed for a special activity or function

From this reading But as a rule the work must be specialized; and in its final shape it must be specialized everywhere.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

carry out

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

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

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

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

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

lacking pathways

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

precisely as stated

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

plural of “wanderer” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

in or at the place that

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

which person or people

From this reading The first geographical explorers of the untrodden wilderness, the first wanderers who penetrate the wastes where they are confronted with starvation, disease, and danger and death in every from, cannot take with them the elaborate equipment necessary in order to do the thorough scientific work demanded by modern scientific requirements.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

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

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading It can be accomplished with reasonable thoroughness only by the efforts of very many different workers, each in his own special field.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

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

From this reading It is desirable that here and there a part of the work should be done in outline by such a geographic and zoological reconnaissance as ours; we would, for example, be very grateful for such work in portions of the interior of the Guianas, on the headwaters of the Xingu, and here and there along the eastern base of the Andes.

concerning the study of animals and their classification and properties

From this reading An immense amount of this true wilderness work, geographical and zoological, remains to be done in South America.