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From this reading ORGANISATION OF THE EXPEDITION OFF CAPE VIRGIN, November, 29, 1897.
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From this reading ORGANISATION OF THE EXPEDITION OFF CAPE VIRGIN, November, 29, 1897.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
fearless and daring
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
CAPEnounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading ORGANISATION OF THE EXPEDITION OFF CAPE VIRGIN, November, 29, 1897.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
the act of discovering something
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
enlightenmentnounUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənmənt/
education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
divisible by two
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading ORGANISATION OF THE EXPEDITION OFF CAPE VIRGIN, November, 29, 1897.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
formulateverbUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt/
elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
Gerlache
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From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
inceptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈsepʃən/
an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
absolutely essential
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading ORGANISATION OF THE EXPEDITION OFF CAPE VIRGIN, November, 29, 1897.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ORGANISATION OF THE EXPEDITION OFF CAPE VIRGIN, November, 29, 1897.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ORGANISATION OF THE EXPEDITION OFF CAPE VIRGIN, November, 29, 1897.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
ORGANISATIONnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading ORGANISATION OF THE EXPEDITION OFF CAPE VIRGIN, November, 29, 1897.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
projectornounUS /prəˈdʒektər/
an optical device for projecting a beam of light
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
get by special effort
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
not in physical motion
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
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 Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ORGANISATION OF THE EXPEDITION OFF CAPE VIRGIN, November, 29, 1897.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
unexploredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈsplɔːrd/
not yet discovered
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
not known
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
VIRGINnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading ORGANISATION OF THE EXPEDITION OFF CAPE VIRGIN, November, 29, 1897.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The difficulty of Columbus in securing the necessary funds for his bold voyage across the unknown waters of the west are familiar to all.
at the time that
From this reading When an area equal to one sixth of the known land surface of the globe still remains unexplored, it is easy to formulate plans for journeys of discovery; but to secure the money for their execution is quite another matter.
which person or people
From this reading A similar difficulty has fallen to the lot of M. de Gerlache and every explorer who, even in the modern days of progress and scientific enlightenment, has tried to secure the necessary funds for a voyage of scientific exploration.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Quite as interesting as the work of an exploring expedition is the story of the initial inception of the idea, and the various experiences, fortunes and misfortunes of its projector.
