used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
(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 We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE WEST--TO REYKHOLT We spent two days at Reykjavik before renewing our journeyings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jón we soon found to be of a sportive nature, and he never seemed happier than when something was not going right.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN THE WEST--TO REYKHOLT We spent two days at Reykjavik before renewing our journeyings.
bumpverbUS /bʌmp/
knock against with force or violence
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IN THE WEST--TO REYKHOLT We spent two days at Reykjavik before renewing our journeyings.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
being one more than ten
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
set up or found
From this reading Jón we soon found to be of a sportive nature, and he never seemed happier than when something was not going right.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
the act of departing
From this reading Jón we soon found to be of a sportive nature, and he never seemed happier than when something was not going right.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
Hannes
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From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Jón we soon found to be of a sportive nature, and he never seemed happier than when something was not going right.
Hastie
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From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jón we soon found to be of a sportive nature, and he never seemed happier than when something was not going right.
helter-skelteradjectiveUS /ˌheltərˈskeltər/
lacking a visible order or organization
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
IcelandicnounUS /aɪˈslændɪk/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Iceland
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE WEST--TO REYKHOLT We spent two days at Reykjavik before renewing our journeyings.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
journeyings
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From this reading IN THE WEST--TO REYKHOLT We spent two days at Reykjavik before renewing our journeyings.
Jón
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From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
musteredverbUS /ˈmʌstərd/
past form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Jón we soon found to be of a sportive nature, and he never seemed happier than when something was not going right.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Jón we soon found to be of a sportive nature, and he never seemed happier than when something was not going right.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jón we soon found to be of a sportive nature, and he never seemed happier than when something was not going right.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
on one occasion
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
and nothing more
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IN THE WEST--TO REYKHOLT We spent two days at Reykjavik before renewing our journeyings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
arrange in a container
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
renewingadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading IN THE WEST--TO REYKHOLT We spent two days at Reykjavik before renewing our journeyings.
REYKHOLT
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From this reading IN THE WEST--TO REYKHOLT We spent two days at Reykjavik before renewing our journeyings.
ReykjaviknounUS /ˈrekjəvɪk/
the capital and chief port of Iceland on the southwestern coast of Iceland; buildings are heated by natural hot water
From this reading IN THE WEST--TO REYKHOLT We spent two days at Reykjavik before renewing our journeyings.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Jón we soon found to be of a sportive nature, and he never seemed happier than when something was not going right.
Rosenkranz
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From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
put a saddle on
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Jón we soon found to be of a sportive nature, and he never seemed happier than when something was not going right.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Jón we soon found to be of a sportive nature, and he never seemed happier than when something was not going right.
in the near future
From this reading Jón we soon found to be of a sportive nature, and he never seemed happier than when something was not going right.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading IN THE WEST--TO REYKHOLT We spent two days at Reykjavik before renewing our journeyings.
sportiveadjective
relating to or interested in sports
From this reading Jón we soon found to be of a sportive nature, and he never seemed happier than when something was not going right.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
strayingadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪɪŋ/
unable to find your way
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jón we soon found to be of a sportive nature, and he never seemed happier than when something was not going right.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE WEST--TO REYKHOLT We spent two days at Reykjavik before renewing our journeyings.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE WEST--TO REYKHOLT We spent two days at Reykjavik before renewing our journeyings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN THE WEST--TO REYKHOLT We spent two days at Reykjavik before renewing our journeyings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jón we soon found to be of a sportive nature, and he never seemed happier than when something was not going right.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN THE WEST--TO REYKHOLT We spent two days at Reykjavik before renewing our journeyings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading IN THE WEST--TO REYKHOLT We spent two days at Reykjavik before renewing our journeyings.
at the time that
From this reading We were a much reduced party, for instead of eleven persons in all, we only mustered five when, on the third day from our arrival at the capital, we set out once more.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When any of the pack strayed, he seemed to be quite in his element, for he would settle into his saddle with a bump and go helter-skelter over the country after the straying ones.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Miss Hastie and myself were all that remained of the old party, but we were joined by a young Icelandic medical student, Jón Rosenkranz, while we were accompanied by our old conductor as "guide, philosopher, and friend," and Hannes as guide.
