used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
Alvaro
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From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
Alvaro's
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From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONTINUATION, AND CONCLUSION, OF THE FORCE OF FRIENDSHIP.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
uttered without voice
From this reading Perceiving that he still breathed, they carried him to the house, and spared no pains to restore him to his senses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONTINUATION, AND CONCLUSION, OF THE FORCE OF FRIENDSHIP.
CONTINUATIONnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading CONTINUATION, AND CONCLUSION, OF THE FORCE OF FRIENDSHIP.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
DonnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
endeavours
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From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading CONTINUATION, AND CONCLUSION, OF THE FORCE OF FRIENDSHIP.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading CONTINUATION, AND CONCLUSION, OF THE FORCE OF FRIENDSHIP.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perceiving that he still breathed, they carried him to the house, and spared no pains to restore him to his senses.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perceiving that he still breathed, they carried him to the house, and spared no pains to restore him to his senses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perceiving that he still breathed, they carried him to the house, and spared no pains to restore him to his senses.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Perceiving that he still breathed, they carried him to the house, and spared no pains to restore him to his senses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
immediately past
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
not any; not one
From this reading Perceiving that he still breathed, they carried him to the house, and spared no pains to restore him to his senses.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONTINUATION, AND CONCLUSION, OF THE FORCE OF FRIENDSHIP.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
others
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From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Perceiving that he still breathed, they carried him to the house, and spared no pains to restore him to his senses.
PerceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Perceiving that he still breathed, they carried him to the house, and spared no pains to restore him to his senses.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
Ponza
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From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Perceiving that he still breathed, they carried him to the house, and spared no pains to restore him to his senses.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Perceiving that he still breathed, they carried him to the house, and spared no pains to restore him to his senses.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Perceiving that he still breathed, they carried him to the house, and spared no pains to restore him to his senses.
not in physical motion
From this reading Perceiving that he still breathed, they carried him to the house, and spared no pains to restore him to his senses.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perceiving that he still breathed, they carried him to the house, and spared no pains to restore him to his senses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONTINUATION, AND CONCLUSION, OF THE FORCE OF FRIENDSHIP.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
Theodora
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From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In this they at last succeeded, although the quantity of blood which had escaped from his numerous wounds had reduced his stream of life to its lowest ebb, and left him extremely weak.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
belonging to which person
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Success had not attended the endeavours of the servants of Donna Theodora to prevent her being carried away; but they had at least opposed it with courage, and their resistance had been fatal to some of the companions of Alvaro Ponza.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Among others, whose wounds had not permitted them to follow their comrades, there was a man, stretched almost lifeless on the sand, whom they recognized as one of Alvaro's own attendants.
