used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not "lose his head," which was exceedingly serviceable to him at the present moment.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
CUMBERLANDnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A misstep might precipitate him into the dark waters of the rushing stream.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
Deck's
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From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not "lose his head," which was exceedingly serviceable to him at the present moment.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
to an extreme degree
From this reading He did not "lose his head," which was exceedingly serviceable to him at the present moment.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
Fronklyn
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From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He did not "lose his head," which was exceedingly serviceable to him at the present moment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A misstep might precipitate him into the dark waters of the rushing stream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A misstep might precipitate him into the dark waters of the rushing stream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He did not "lose his head," which was exceedingly serviceable to him at the present moment.
engage in
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A misstep might precipitate him into the dark waters of the rushing stream.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
misstepnounUS /mɪsˈstep/
an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
From this reading A misstep might precipitate him into the dark waters of the rushing stream.
a particular point in time
From this reading He did not "lose his head," which was exceedingly serviceable to him at the present moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not "lose his head," which was exceedingly serviceable to him at the present moment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading A misstep might precipitate him into the dark waters of the rushing stream.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He did not "lose his head," which was exceedingly serviceable to him at the present moment.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
on the contrary
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading A misstep might precipitate him into the dark waters of the rushing stream.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading He did not "lose his head," which was exceedingly serviceable to him at the present moment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading A misstep might precipitate him into the dark waters of the rushing stream.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Deck's lessons in reasonable caution came to his mind; and he had quite as much need of them as on the field of battle.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE ON THE CUMBERLAND It was walking by the feeling rather than the sight; for the black waters of the great river seemed to make the darkness more dense than in the camp above.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He did not "lose his head," which was exceedingly serviceable to him at the present moment.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had said nothing to his companion in regard to this perilous descent in the darkness, for he was sure Fronklyn would protest against the difficult and dangerous enterprise upon which he had entered; but he was willing that he should follow him, or remain in the camp, as he might think best.
