used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Suppose the couple should leave their hiding place to return to the main trail before their pursuers were out of the way?
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Mutual discovery was certain with the dreadful catastrophe that none dreaded more than he.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading But it would seem that Lieutenant Russell was too cautious to run the risk of so fatal a mistake.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Mutual discovery was certain with the dreadful catastrophe that none dreaded more than he.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Suppose the couple should leave their hiding place to return to the main trail before their pursuers were out of the way?
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Mutual discovery was certain with the dreadful catastrophe that none dreaded more than he.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Mutual discovery was certain with the dreadful catastrophe that none dreaded more than he.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Mutual discovery was certain with the dreadful catastrophe that none dreaded more than he.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading But it would seem that Lieutenant Russell was too cautious to run the risk of so fatal a mistake.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
only a very short time before
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Suppose the couple should leave their hiding place to return to the main trail before their pursuers were out of the way?
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it would seem that Lieutenant Russell was too cautious to run the risk of so fatal a mistake.
go away from a place
From this reading Suppose the couple should leave their hiding place to return to the main trail before their pursuers were out of the way?
a commissioned military officer
From this reading But it would seem that Lieutenant Russell was too cautious to run the risk of so fatal a mistake.
most important element
From this reading Suppose the couple should leave their hiding place to return to the main trail before their pursuers were out of the way?
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading But it would seem that Lieutenant Russell was too cautious to run the risk of so fatal a mistake.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mutual discovery was certain with the dreadful catastrophe that none dreaded more than he.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
MutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Mutual discovery was certain with the dreadful catastrophe that none dreaded more than he.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
not one, and not any
From this reading Mutual discovery was certain with the dreadful catastrophe that none dreaded more than he.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Suppose the couple should leave their hiding place to return to the main trail before their pursuers were out of the way?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Suppose the couple should leave their hiding place to return to the main trail before their pursuers were out of the way?
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
a person who is being chased
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading Suppose the couple should leave their hiding place to return to the main trail before their pursuers were out of the way?
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Suppose the couple should leave their hiding place to return to the main trail before their pursuers were out of the way?
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading But it would seem that Lieutenant Russell was too cautious to run the risk of so fatal a mistake.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But it would seem that Lieutenant Russell was too cautious to run the risk of so fatal a mistake.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading But it would seem that Lieutenant Russell was too cautious to run the risk of so fatal a mistake.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But it would seem that Lieutenant Russell was too cautious to run the risk of so fatal a mistake.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Suppose the couple should leave their hiding place to return to the main trail before their pursuers were out of the way?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But it would seem that Lieutenant Russell was too cautious to run the risk of so fatal a mistake.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
express a supposition
From this reading Suppose the couple should leave their hiding place to return to the main trail before their pursuers were out of the way?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mutual discovery was certain with the dreadful catastrophe that none dreaded more than he.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mutual discovery was certain with the dreadful catastrophe that none dreaded more than he.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Suppose the couple should leave their hiding place to return to the main trail before their pursuers were out of the way?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But it would seem that Lieutenant Russell was too cautious to run the risk of so fatal a mistake.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Suppose the couple should leave their hiding place to return to the main trail before their pursuers were out of the way?
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They and he had agreed upon the plan to be pursued, but now, with the crisis at hand, the guide became apprehensive about the final issue.
Vose
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From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Suppose the couple should leave their hiding place to return to the main trail before their pursuers were out of the way?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
which person or people
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading INSTINCT OR REASON As the night wore away without bringing any further evidence of the presence of enemies, the solicitude of Vose Adams was transferred to the two, who, hardly a mile distant, were awaiting with equal anxiety the coming of morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But it would seem that Lieutenant Russell was too cautious to run the risk of so fatal a mistake.
