used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week's rest was granted to the three united caravans, and nobody asked for more.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After so much excitement and fatigue, they had a pressing need of rest and the opportunity of recruiting their strength.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
(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 western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A week's rest was granted to the three united caravans, and nobody asked for more.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading This rest was more appreciated by the Europeans than by their escort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A week's rest was granted to the three united caravans, and nobody asked for more.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
bearersnounUS /ˈberərz/
plural of “bearer” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
for the reason that
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
caravansnounUS /ˈkærəvænz/
plural of “caravan” — a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading A week's rest was granted to the three united caravans, and nobody asked for more.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
one or the other of two
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading This rest was more appreciated by the Europeans than by their escort.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading After so much excitement and fatigue, they had a pressing need of rest and the opportunity of recruiting their strength.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading After so much excitement and fatigue, they had a pressing need of rest and the opportunity of recruiting their strength.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A week's rest was granted to the three united caravans, and nobody asked for more.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A week's rest was granted to the three united caravans, and nobody asked for more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After so much excitement and fatigue, they had a pressing need of rest and the opportunity of recruiting their strength.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
for more time
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
engage in
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A week's rest was granted to the three united caravans, and nobody asked for more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After so much excitement and fatigue, they had a pressing need of rest and the opportunity of recruiting their strength.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading After so much excitement and fatigue, they had a pressing need of rest and the opportunity of recruiting their strength.
no person; not anyone
From this reading A week's rest was granted to the three united caravans, and nobody asked for more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading After so much excitement and fatigue, they had a pressing need of rest and the opportunity of recruiting their strength.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading After so much excitement and fatigue, they had a pressing need of rest and the opportunity of recruiting their strength.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
recruitingverbUS /rəˈkruːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading After so much excitement and fatigue, they had a pressing need of rest and the opportunity of recruiting their strength.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A week's rest was granted to the three united caravans, and nobody asked for more.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After so much excitement and fatigue, they had a pressing need of rest and the opportunity of recruiting their strength.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
in the near future
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading After so much excitement and fatigue, they had a pressing need of rest and the opportunity of recruiting their strength.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A week's rest was granted to the three united caravans, and nobody asked for more.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This rest was more appreciated by the Europeans than by their escort.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After so much excitement and fatigue, they had a pressing need of rest and the opportunity of recruiting their strength.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This rest was more appreciated by the Europeans than by their escort.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A week's rest was granted to the three united caravans, and nobody asked for more.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A week's rest was granted to the three united caravans, and nobody asked for more.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading A week's rest was granted to the three united caravans, and nobody asked for more.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A week's rest was granted to the three united caravans, and nobody asked for more.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week's rest was granted to the three united caravans, and nobody asked for more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The western shore of Lake Albert certainly does not present any feature of interest to beings insensible to the beauties of Nature, and, consequently, all these people were desirous of reaching, as soon as possible, the less deserted districts.
at the time that
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
in or at the place that
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading When, as often happens, a European traveller is compelled by his escort to make a longer stay than he wishes in any one place, it is because the country through which he is passing, or the village where he has halted, does not offer any attraction to either the soldiers or his bearers.
