Chapter XXIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

any specific behavior

From this reading Not only that, but unusual activity appeared to reign therein.

later than; following

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Not only that, but unusual activity appeared to reign therein.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading When, therefore, the two girls and three lads arose, they found life in the Indian camp both awake and in full swing.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “Something’s up,” said Harry knowingly, as the five stood together watching the busy scene.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

the two together, not just one

From this reading When, therefore, the two girls and three lads arose, they found life in the Indian camp both awake and in full swing.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading “Something’s up,” said Harry knowingly, as the five stood together watching the busy scene.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only that, but unusual activity appeared to reign therein.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading When, therefore, the two girls and three lads arose, they found life in the Indian camp both awake and in full swing.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

plural of “couch” — an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

set up or found

From this reading When, therefore, the two girls and three lads arose, they found life in the Indian camp both awake and in full swing.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading When, therefore, the two girls and three lads arose, they found life in the Indian camp both awake and in full swing.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading When, therefore, the two girls and three lads arose, they found life in the Indian camp both awake and in full swing.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading “Something’s up,” said Harry knowingly, as the five stood together watching the busy scene.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When, therefore, the two girls and three lads arose, they found life in the Indian camp both awake and in full swing.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

with full knowledge and deliberation

From this reading “Something’s up,” said Harry knowingly, as the five stood together watching the busy scene.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading When, therefore, the two girls and three lads arose, they found life in the Indian camp both awake and in full swing.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading When, therefore, the two girls and three lads arose, they found life in the Indian camp both awake and in full swing.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only that, but unusual activity appeared to reign therein.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

inflected form of “oversleep” — sleep longer than intended

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

by chance

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

have sovereign power

From this reading Not only that, but unusual activity appeared to reign therein.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Something’s up,” said Harry knowingly, as the five stood together watching the busy scene.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading “Something’s up,” said Harry knowingly, as the five stood together watching the busy scene.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

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From this reading “Something’s up,” said Harry knowingly, as the five stood together watching the busy scene.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading “Something’s up,” said Harry knowingly, as the five stood together watching the busy scene.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading When, therefore, the two girls and three lads arose, they found life in the Indian camp both awake and in full swing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading When, therefore, the two girls and three lads arose, they found life in the Indian camp both awake and in full swing.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading Not only that, but unusual activity appeared to reign therein.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When, therefore, the two girls and three lads arose, they found life in the Indian camp both awake and in full swing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading When, therefore, the two girls and three lads arose, they found life in the Indian camp both awake and in full swing.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading “Something’s up,” said Harry knowingly, as the five stood together watching the busy scene.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When, therefore, the two girls and three lads arose, they found life in the Indian camp both awake and in full swing.

up to a particular time

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Not only that, but unusual activity appeared to reign therein.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “Something’s up,” said Harry knowingly, as the five stood together watching the busy scene.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading “Something’s up,” said Harry knowingly, as the five stood together watching the busy scene.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.

at the time that

From this reading When, therefore, the two girls and three lads arose, they found life in the Indian camp both awake and in full swing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After many weeks on the hard ground at night, the luxury of the Indian skin couches was a novel change to every one, the consequence being little sleep to begin with, followed by slumber, heavy, fatigued, and prolonged.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The fact may perhaps be forgiven that our five young friends considerably overslept themselves, and did not awake next morning until long after the Indians had arisen and were about.