used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The profound darkness was succeeded by a dim twilight, afterwards by a fog, which penetrated our clothing as much as rain.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The profound darkness was succeeded by a dim twilight, afterwards by a fog, which penetrated our clothing as much as rain.
(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 "There has been no shower," cried Lucien, "and yet we are all wet."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The profound darkness was succeeded by a dim twilight, afterwards by a fog, which penetrated our clothing as much as rain.
BARBARYnounUS /ˈbɑːrbəri/
a region of northern Africa on the Mediterranean coast between Egypt and Gibraltar; was used as a base for pirates from the 16th to 19th centuries
From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "There has been no shower," cried Lucien, "and yet we are all wet."
BENITO
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From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The profound darkness was succeeded by a dim twilight, afterwards by a fog, which penetrated our clothing as much as rain.
CACTUS-PLANTS
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From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading The profound darkness was succeeded by a dim twilight, afterwards by a fog, which penetrated our clothing as much as rain.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
COYOTEPEC
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From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "There has been no shower," cried Lucien, "and yet we are all wet."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The profound darkness was succeeded by a dim twilight, afterwards by a fog, which penetrated our clothing as much as rain.
DEWnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The profound darkness was succeeded by a dim twilight, afterwards by a fog, which penetrated our clothing as much as rain.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
FIG-TREES
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From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading The profound darkness was succeeded by a dim twilight, afterwards by a fog, which penetrated our clothing as much as rain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had not risen when we were up and ready to start.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There has been no shower," cried Lucien, "and yet we are all wet."
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
Lucien
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From this reading "There has been no shower," cried Lucien, "and yet we are all wet."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The profound darkness was succeeded by a dim twilight, afterwards by a fog, which penetrated our clothing as much as rain.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
not any; not one
From this reading "There has been no shower," cried Lucien, "and yet we are all wet."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sun had not risen when we were up and ready to start.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading The profound darkness was succeeded by a dim twilight, afterwards by a fog, which penetrated our clothing as much as rain.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The profound darkness was succeeded by a dim twilight, afterwards by a fog, which penetrated our clothing as much as rain.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The profound darkness was succeeded by a dim twilight, afterwards by a fog, which penetrated our clothing as much as rain.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The sun had not risen when we were up and ready to start.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The sun had not risen when we were up and ready to start.
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading "There has been no shower," cried Lucien, "and yet we are all wet."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The sun had not risen when we were up and ready to start.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The profound darkness was succeeded by a dim twilight, afterwards by a fog, which penetrated our clothing as much as rain.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had not risen when we were up and ready to start.
TERRE-FROIDE
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From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There has been no shower," cried Lucien, "and yet we are all wet."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun had not risen when we were up and ready to start.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The profound darkness was succeeded by a dim twilight, afterwards by a fog, which penetrated our clothing as much as rain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sun had not risen when we were up and ready to start.
VIZNAGA
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From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The profound darkness was succeeded by a dim twilight, afterwards by a fog, which penetrated our clothing as much as rain.
WATER-SPOUTS
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From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The sun had not risen when we were up and ready to start.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sun had not risen when we were up and ready to start.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading "There has been no shower," cried Lucien, "and yet we are all wet."
at the time that
From this reading The sun had not risen when we were up and ready to start.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
WHIRLWINDS
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From this reading THE MORNING AND NIGHT DEW.--THE TERRE-FROIDE.--WATER-SPOUTS AND WHIRLWINDS.--THE BARBARY FIG-TREES.--THE CACTUS-PLANTS.--THE VIZNAGA.--OUR HOPES DISAPPOINTED.--DON BENITO COYOTEPEC.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We shivered with cold, for on the great plateau which we had now reached, to which the inhabitants of the lower regions give the name of _Terre-Froide_, the mornings are frosty.
but in spite of that
From this reading "There has been no shower," cried Lucien, "and yet we are all wet."
