(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 This was destined to be the chief object of anxiety all through the trip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading This was destined to be the chief object of anxiety all through the trip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
on or to one side
From this reading As he rushed to the window and drew aside the curtain, he was relieved to see that the sun was rising.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was destined to be the chief object of anxiety all through the trip.
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From this reading THE DESERTED HUT Bert's first thought, when he opened his eyes the next morning, was of the weather.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
a person who is in charge
From this reading This was destined to be the chief object of anxiety all through the trip.
rid of obstructions
From this reading As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading As he rushed to the window and drew aside the curtain, he was relieved to see that the sun was rising.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading THE DESERTED HUT Bert's first thought, when he opened his eyes the next morning, was of the weather.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading This was destined to be the chief object of anxiety all through the trip.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As he rushed to the window and drew aside the curtain, he was relieved to see that the sun was rising.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE DESERTED HUT Bert's first thought, when he opened his eyes the next morning, was of the weather.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE DESERTED HUT Bert's first thought, when he opened his eyes the next morning, was of the weather.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DESERTED HUT Bert's first thought, when he opened his eyes the next morning, was of the weather.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DESERTED HUT Bert's first thought, when he opened his eyes the next morning, was of the weather.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The lowering of the sky meant the lowering of his hopes.
temporary military shelter
From this reading THE DESERTED HUT Bert's first thought, when he opened his eyes the next morning, was of the weather.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
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 As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
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 As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading The lowering of the sky meant the lowering of his hopes.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The lowering of the sky meant the lowering of his hopes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE DESERTED HUT Bert's first thought, when he opened his eyes the next morning, was of the weather.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE DESERTED HUT Bert's first thought, when he opened his eyes the next morning, was of the weather.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading This was destined to be the chief object of anxiety all through the trip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DESERTED HUT Bert's first thought, when he opened his eyes the next morning, was of the weather.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE DESERTED HUT Bert's first thought, when he opened his eyes the next morning, was of the weather.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading As long as it kept reasonably dry and clear, one big element of danger and delay could be left out of his calculations.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading As he rushed to the window and drew aside the curtain, he was relieved to see that the sun was rising.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading As he rushed to the window and drew aside the curtain, he was relieved to see that the sun was rising.
done under pressure
From this reading As he rushed to the window and drew aside the curtain, he was relieved to see that the sun was rising.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he rushed to the window and drew aside the curtain, he was relieved to see that the sun was rising.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The lowering of the sky meant the lowering of his hopes.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading As he rushed to the window and drew aside the curtain, he was relieved to see that the sun was rising.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he rushed to the window and drew aside the curtain, he was relieved to see that the sun was rising.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DESERTED HUT Bert's first thought, when he opened his eyes the next morning, was of the weather.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was destined to be the chief object of anxiety all through the trip.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE DESERTED HUT Bert's first thought, when he opened his eyes the next morning, was of the weather.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This was destined to be the chief object of anxiety all through the trip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was destined to be the chief object of anxiety all through the trip.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading This was destined to be the chief object of anxiety all through the trip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DESERTED HUT Bert's first thought, when he opened his eyes the next morning, was of the weather.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading THE DESERTED HUT Bert's first thought, when he opened his eyes the next morning, was of the weather.
at the time that
From this reading THE DESERTED HUT Bert's first thought, when he opened his eyes the next morning, was of the weather.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading As he rushed to the window and drew aside the curtain, he was relieved to see that the sun was rising.
