make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Anxious Hours Ashore.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Anxious Hours Ashore.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The unwelcome tidings were received with mixed feelings by the people of Eastham.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Things couldn’t be much worse and they should be ready to face the inevitable like men and go down with colors flying.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
couldn't
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From this reading Things couldn’t be much worse and they should be ready to face the inevitable like men and go down with colors flying.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Things couldn’t be much worse and they should be ready to face the inevitable like men and go down with colors flying.
Eastham
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From this reading The unwelcome tidings were received with mixed feelings by the people of Eastham.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Things couldn’t be much worse and they should be ready to face the inevitable like men and go down with colors flying.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The unwelcome tidings were received with mixed feelings by the people of Eastham.
moving swiftly
From this reading Things couldn’t be much worse and they should be ready to face the inevitable like men and go down with colors flying.
frigatenounUS /ˈfrɪɡət/
a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Things couldn’t be much worse and they should be ready to face the inevitable like men and go down with colors flying.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Anxious Hours Ashore.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Things couldn’t be much worse and they should be ready to face the inevitable like men and go down with colors flying.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Things couldn’t be much worse and they should be ready to face the inevitable like men and go down with colors flying.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
the force of workers available
From this reading Things couldn’t be much worse and they should be ready to face the inevitable like men and go down with colors flying.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The unwelcome tidings were received with mixed feelings by the people of Eastham.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Things couldn’t be much worse and they should be ready to face the inevitable like men and go down with colors flying.
information about recent and important events
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
not any; not one
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The unwelcome tidings were received with mixed feelings by the people of Eastham.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The unwelcome tidings were received with mixed feelings by the people of Eastham.
Provincetown
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From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Things couldn’t be much worse and they should be ready to face the inevitable like men and go down with colors flying.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The unwelcome tidings were received with mixed feelings by the people of Eastham.
cut with a saw
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things couldn’t be much worse and they should be ready to face the inevitable like men and go down with colors flying.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The unwelcome tidings were received with mixed feelings by the people of Eastham.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading The unwelcome tidings were received with mixed feelings by the people of Eastham.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The unwelcome tidings were received with mixed feelings by the people of Eastham.
at the time that
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Members of the war party argued that this move was to be expected any day, and, now that it had come, they saw no reason why it should cause any surprise or add to the already desperate condition of the inhabitants.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the frigate and the schooner left Provincetown Master Jonathan Cook immediately sent messengers with the news to the other towns.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Things couldn’t be much worse and they should be ready to face the inevitable like men and go down with colors flying.
