used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
the state of being absent
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
(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 were perhaps a hundred men in sight, all armed, and apparently waiting for some signal.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
from appearances alone
From this reading There were perhaps a hundred men in sight, all armed, and apparently waiting for some signal.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading There were perhaps a hundred men in sight, all armed, and apparently waiting for some signal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
breakfasted
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From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
divisible by two
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
ten 10s
From this reading There were perhaps a hundred men in sight, all armed, and apparently waiting for some signal.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Leaving the hut, I went into the ravine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Leaving the hut, I went into the ravine.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading ROUGH JUSTICE.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving the hut, I went into the ravine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
the force of workers available
From this reading There were perhaps a hundred men in sight, all armed, and apparently waiting for some signal.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
in other respects or ways
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
by chance
From this reading There were perhaps a hundred men in sight, all armed, and apparently waiting for some signal.
profuseadjectiveUS /prəˈfjuːs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
on the contrary
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading Leaving the hut, I went into the ravine.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading ROUGH JUSTICE.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading There were perhaps a hundred men in sight, all armed, and apparently waiting for some signal.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading There were perhaps a hundred men in sight, all armed, and apparently waiting for some signal.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were perhaps a hundred men in sight, all armed, and apparently waiting for some signal.
Sorillo
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From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
carry out
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were perhaps a hundred men in sight, all armed, and apparently waiting for some signal.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading There were perhaps a hundred men in sight, all armed, and apparently waiting for some signal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I breakfasted alone, Sorillo sending a profuse apology for not being able to join me, though I was rather glad than otherwise at his absence.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading I did not take much rousing in the morning, and even before remembering the exact circumstances, felt oppressed by the weight of coming sorrow.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Leaving the hut, I went into the ravine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were perhaps a hundred men in sight, all armed, and apparently waiting for some signal.
